Anukkriti Tomar
According to the new rule now children will need parents consent to access social media
Virtual Token will help parents in verification.
if you are above 18 there is no need for verification.
This rule came under the Digital personal Data Protection rule by which children and their parents will be verified through social media.
According to the ministry of Electronics and IT, if the person states that he or she is below 18 then only virtual token will be generated
Virtual token will be generated through digital data
But the question raises that why would a person declares him below 18 if the concern is needed.
According to the IT expert and supreme Court Lawyer Pawan Duggal, why will a person declares his/her age below 18.
He also added, The draft is not enough.
Pawan Duggal stated that if the account is being made of the person below 18, parents can complaint and platform can be fined upto 250 crores
Final decision will be taken after all necessary discussions by February 18.