Section 9, DPDP Act [S10-N6G]
As at 7 September 2026. Not commenced. Commencement appointed for 13 May 2027 by Notification G.S.R. 843(E): phased commencement of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 [N11-6ZG].
9. Processing of personal data of children.—(1) The Data Fiduciary shall, before processing any personal data of a child or a person with disability who has a lawful guardian, obtain verifiable consent of the parent of such child or the lawful guardian, as the case may be, in such manner as may be prescribed.
(2) A Data Fiduciary shall not undertake such processing of personal data that is likely to cause any detrimental effect on the well-being of a child.
(3) A Data Fiduciary shall not undertake tracking or behavioural monitoring of children or targeted advertising directed at children.
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Defined terms in this text (5)
child: Section 2(f), DPDP Act: "child" means an individual who has not completed the age of eighteen years;
child: 18 more definitions.
data: Section 2, DPDP Act [S10MZ3] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— [...]): "data" means a representation of information, facts, concepts, opinions or instructions in a manner suitable for communication, interpretation or processing by human beings or by automated means
data: 5 more definitions.
Data Fiduciary: Section 2, DPDP Act [S10MZ3] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— [...]): "Data Fiduciary" means any person who alone or in conjunction with other persons determines the purpose and means of processing of personal data
Data Fiduciary: 3 more definitions.
person: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): "person" shall include any company or association or body of individuals, whether incorporated or not
person: 1 more definition.
personal data: Section 2, DPDP Act [S10MZ3] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— [...]): "personal data" means any data about an individual who is identifiable by or in relation to such data
personal data: 3 more definitions.
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