WhatsApp has begun testing an optional date-of-birth feature for a limited number of users in India as it prepares for compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. The feature is voluntary during the testing phase and will not affect users' experience.
WhatsApp is testing optional, privacy-focused age confirmation methods to prepare for compliance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act. The platform said age information will remain private and the trial will not affect users' experience or account access
The Supreme Court said it would direct CBSE to implement nationwide the Orissa High Court's ruling requiring APAAR consent forms to include an opt-out option. The court also asked CBSE to examine concerns over consent, Aadhaar linkage and data privacy
The Supreme Court indicated it will direct CBSE to implement an explicit "opt-out" option for APAAR ID creation nationwide. Hearing a plea against linking Aadhaar for board exams, the court emphasized that student enrollment must remain strictly voluntary
