WhatsApp tests age declaration: What the DPDP Act requires next

WhatsApp has started testing an age verification prompt for some users in India. While the feature isn't mandatory yet, it appears to be part of Meta's preparations for compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.

Source: MediaNama3 August 2026 at 3:26 pm ISTrss

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Original headline: WhatsApp tests age declaration: What the DPDP Act requires next
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