Users face outage as WhatsApp begins age-confirmation tests WhatsApp has begun testing an age-confirmation feature in India ahead of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, effective on May 13, 2027. The age verification process is expected to help identify users below the age of 18, enabling WhatsApp to comply with the DPDP Act’s child data protection requirements. The legislation mandates that digital platforms obtain verifiable consent from a parent or lawful guardian before processing the personal data of any user below 18 years of age. DPDP act brings tough rules for big techThe Digital Personal Data Protection Act will fundamentally change how platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and X handle children’s data in India. Once implemented, companies will be prohibited from processing the personal data of minors without verified parental consent.