WhatsApp is testing privacy-protective age verification methods for Indian users. This initiative aims to comply with the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act. The company assures users that age information will remain private and not shared. This optional test does not alter the current WhatsApp user experience. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act comes into full force on May 13, 2027.

WhatsApp users in India are seeing a date-of-birth prompt, reportedly linked to upcoming government regulations, sparking speculation about stricter age verification measures.

WhatsApp is testing privacy-protective age verification methods for Indian users. This initiative aims to comply with the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act. The…