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Section 2(f); Section 9; Rules 10–12Processing & Consent
Children's Personal Data
A child under DPDP is an individual under 18, whose personal data receives additional protections.
Meaning and legal context
The framework covers parental consent, detrimental processing, tracking, behavioural monitoring and targeted advertising directed at children. Conditional exceptions and applicable notifications must be checked.
Practical application
Inventory child-facing journeys and review every tracker and processing purpose.
Official sources and editorial review
Prepared by DPDPA Shield. Explanations are plain-language summaries; the cited legislation controls. Last reviewed .
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