The company clarified that the feature remains optional during the testing phase and users can continue using WhatsApp without entering their date of birth. Confirming the test, a WhatsApp spokesperson said, "To comply with upcoming laws in India like the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, we are testing privacy-protective ways for people to confirm their age." The company clarified that the feature remains optional during the testing phase and users can continue using WhatsApp without entering their date of birth. We understand that information about someone's age is private and it won't be shared with other WhatsApp users," the spokesperson added. Earlier this week, Meta apologised after temporarily restricting a Facebook post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi related to examination paper leaks.