NHRC Issues Notice to MeitY Over Child Data Protection Violations on Digital Platforms

• NHRC sends notice to MeitY regarding alleged widespread violations of child data protection norms under India’s digital privacy framework.
• Complaint by Advanced Study Institute of Asia highlights systemic gaps in how major digital platforms handle children’s personal data.
• Concerns include lack of clarity on SIM card registrations for minors, weak grievance redressal, and inadequate monitoring of data transfers.
• Report identifies risk exposure on platforms like Instagram, ChatGPT, WhatsApp, and Gemini, alleging profiling and unauthorized data sharing.
• NHRC directs MeitY to enforce Digital Personal Data Protection Act, Juvenile Justice Act, POCSO Act, and IT Rules, seeking an Action Taken Report in 15 days.