Author(s):
Priya Rao, Khirabdi Tannaya Rout
Email(s):
sonamkzbhutia@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2454-2679.2025.00027 
Address:
Priya Rao1, Khirabdi Tannaya Rout2
1Associate Professor, School of Studies in Law, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur CG India.
2Ph.D. Scholar, School of Studies in Law, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur CG India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 13,
Issue - 4,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
In the present scenario Children have an active digital participation from a tender age, often before they even understand the consequences of their data being collected, stored, or shared. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023 is a major step forward for India's privacy laws. This article examines the legal protection guaranteed for children under the DPDP Act, with a focus on guardian consent, data fiduciary obligations, and the challenges of enforcing digital age restrictions. It analytically assesses the alignment of India’s framework with global standards and considers how effectively it balances the evolving rights of children with technological realities.
Cite this article:
Priya Rao, Khirabdi Tannaya Rout. Protecting the Young: Legal Protection of Children’s Data under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. International Journal of Advances in Social Sciences. 2025; 13(4):177-0. doi: 10.52711/2454-2679.2025.00027
Cite(Electronic):
Priya Rao, Khirabdi Tannaya Rout. Protecting the Young: Legal Protection of Children’s Data under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. International Journal of Advances in Social Sciences. 2025; 13(4):177-0. doi: 10.52711/2454-2679.2025.00027 Available on: https://ijassonline.in/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-13-4-2
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