Indian Politics

WA tests optional age verification pilot, says user privacy will be protected

· 4 August 2026 · 2 min read
WA tests optional age verification pilot, says user privacy will be protected

The Times of India has reported a new India-focused politics development: “WA tests optional age verification pilot, says user privacy will be protected.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: <![CDATA[To comply with the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act, WhatsApp is piloting new privacy-focused age verification methods for Indian users. This initiative is completely voluntary, allowing users to choose their participation. With the new law's emphasis on stricter regul

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