LatestAccounting And Audit 9 October 2026
India Clarifies Child Consent and Data Audit Rules Under DPDP Law
The recent Indian order under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) framework clarifies that child consent requirements and data audit obligations remain unchanged, merely providing a clearer interpretation of the statute. It confirms that significant data fiduciaries must still undergo statutory audits and that the existing consent age for minors continues to apply, reinforcing compliance expectations for companies handling personal data.
The government issued an order that sharpens the interpretation of the DPDP law without altering its core compliance mechanisms.
- Child consent age and audit rules stay the same.
- Significant data fiduciaries are still required to undergo statutory audits.
- Companies must continue to follow existing consent procedures for minors.
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