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Social media companies yet to take a final call on mechanics of parental consent

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

Social media companies yet to take a final call on mechanics of parental consent

Social media companies face challenges in implementing verifiable parental consent for processing children's data, as required by the draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules. While giants like Google and Meta can leverage their existing data to streamline compliance, smaller platforms and startups struggle to devise cost-effective mechanisms. The regulations, aimed at curbing Big Tech dominance, inadvertently strengthen them by creating data moats. Companies are still evaluating various consent mechanisms, with no clear solution yet.

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Age-gating rules apply to all firms under data law

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Age-gating rules apply to all firms under data law

The recent data law in India mandates companies to verify the age of minors and obtain parental consent, causing concerns among telcos, banks, and ecommerce companies. This age verification requirement applies to all companies, not just social media platforms. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 stipulates that personal data of children and persons with disabilities can only be processed with the consent of their parent or guardian. Companies are seeking guidance on implementing age verification mechanisms and determining whom to ask for consent. The process of establishing age, parental identity, and their relationship remains unclear.

Centre eyes multiple ways for age-gating, seeks views

Economic Times

Economic Times · 12m ago

Centre eyes multiple ways for age-gating, seeks views

The Indian government is considering allowing social media companies and internet intermediaries to develop their own methods to restrict content based on age and acquire verifiable parental consent, as required by the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. This move aims to ensure business continuity while addressing concerns about age verification and parental consent for users under 18. The government has asked companies to present their plans on how to handle these issues before the draft rules are finalized. This development comes as the ministry of electronics and information technology met with industry representatives to discuss the best approach for implementing age-gating and parental consent mechanisms.

Social media companies list out worries as Centre readies data protection law

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Social media companies list out worries as Centre readies data protection law

Social media companies are raising concerns about the implementation of India's data protection law, particularly regarding behavioural tracking of children, verifiable parental consent, and targeted advertisements. The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act prohibits companies from tracking children's online activities, which affects the effectiveness of safety features. The industry is seeking a pragmatic approach that balances privacy and safety for teenagers. Additionally, companies are unsure about how to obtain parental consent and are hoping for more clarity in the forthcoming Rules for the DPDP Act.

DPDP Act draft rules: Social media users under 18 to require parental consent

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

DPDP Act draft rules: Social media users under 18 to require parental consent

India's new Digital Personal Data Protection Act mandates children under 18 require parental consent for social media access. Draft rules categorize data fiduciaries into e-commerce, gaming, and social media, requiring inactive user data deletion after three years. In case of breaches, fiduciaries must notify both the Data Protection Board and affected users within 72 hours. The rules encourage flexibility in obtaining parental consent and propose potential data localization requirements, with stakeholder feedback invited until February 18.

Draft Data Protection Rules mandate due diligence, explicit consent for processing children data

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

Draft Data Protection Rules mandate due diligence, explicit consent for processing children data

The government's draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules mandate parental consent for children’s online data use, verified through legal identification. Consent managers will handle data processing approvals, requiring platforms to ensure parental verification. Data fiduciaries, like social media and gaming sites, must retain data only for agreed durations. While rules demand uniform breach notifications, lacking penalty specifics, the draft guides businesses on compliance, necessitating infrastructure investments to manage consent and data practices efficiently.

Florida's DeSantis signs law restricting social media for people under 16

Reuters · 1y ago

Florida's DeSantis signs law restricting social media for people under 16

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that restricts children under 14 from using social media platforms and requires parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. The legislation aims to protect young users from potential mental health risks associated with excessive screen time. The bill will require social media platforms to terminate accounts of underage users and implement third-party verification systems. It is scheduled to become law on July 1. Critics argue that the bill infringes on free speech rights and that parents should have the final say on their children's online presence. Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, opposed the legislation, expressing concerns about privacy and parental discretion. Other states in the US have also passed or considered similar regulations.

A group representing TikTok, Meta and X sues Utah over limits on app use for minors

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

A group representing TikTok, Meta and X sues Utah over limits on app use for minors

A trade group representing major tech companies, including TikTok, Meta, and X (formerly Twitter), has sued the state of Utah over laws requiring parental consent for minors to use social media apps. The laws, scheduled to take effect in 2024, restrict access to social media between 10:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. and mandate age verification for account creation. While the laws aim to protect children's mental health, the trade group argues that they violate constitutional rights, restrict access to public content, and compromise data security. The group has requested a federal judge to block the laws temporarily.

New York lawmakers pass measure to protect youths on social media

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

New York lawmakers pass measure to protect youths on social media

New York has passed legislation to protect children on social media, restricting addictive algorithmic content for users under 18 without parental consent. The state also aims to restrict the collection and sale of personal data of underage users. Social media companies like Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook and Instagram, could face revenue losses. Supporters of the legislation argue that excessive social media use contributes to mental health issues among adolescents. However, NetChoice, an industry association, claims the legislation restricts free speech. Implementation of similar laws in three other states has been challenged as unconstitutional.

Social Media Firms Voice Concerns As Govt Prepares New Data Protection Rules

Inc42 · 1y ago

Social Media Firms Voice Concerns As Govt Prepares New Data Protection Rules

The DPDP Act, which defines users below the age of 18 as children, has prompted social media platforms to propose "child gating" methods and emphasise data minimisation principles. Companies are hopeful that the government will address these issues once the rules for the act are released. Data fiduciaries, such as social media or internet intermediaries, will be required to obtain explicit parental consent before processing any data of a child.

Mark Zuckerberg says Apple and Google should manage parental consent for apps, not Meta

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Mark Zuckerberg says Apple and Google should manage parental consent for apps, not Meta

During an online safety hearing, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg suggested that app store providers like Apple and Google should be responsible for managing parental consent systems for children's use of social media apps, rather than businesses like Meta. Zuckerberg's proposal aims to level the playing field between Meta and its competitors by requiring parental approval for users aged 13 to 15 when downloading specific apps. This suggestion also indirectly challenges Apple's commission-based payment system, suggesting that if Apple wants to be the payment processor for iOS apps, parental consent should be their responsibility as well.

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