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Los Angeles Times
WhatsApp's age check highlights Meta's child-safety efforts
WhatsApp is testing a new feature in India that allows users to add their date of birth to comply with upcoming legal requirements under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, which mandates age verification for users under 18. The feature is optional and aims to protect user privacy, with no impact on the app's functionality. This development occurs amid tensions between Meta and the Indian government over political content and platform safety issues.
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