Software #whatsapp#age-verification
WhatsApp tests privacy-protective age confirmation for DPDP Act compliance in India
WhatsApp is testing privacy-protective age confirmation in India to comply with laws like the DPDP Act. The optional test will not share age data with other users, a WhatsApp spokesperson said. IT Secretary S Krishnan linked the move to DPDP compliance deadlines, as the government reviews username features across messaging apps.
Aug 4, 2026 1 source