WhatsApp Tests Age Verification Prompt Ahead Of DPDP Act Rollout

by · Inc42

SUMMARY

  • WhatsApp is testing privacy-protective age verification methods, including optional date-of-birth prompts for select users, to prepare for compliance with India's DPDP Act before it comes into force in May 2027
  • The rollout signals that digital platforms are proactively preparing for the DPDP regime, which is expected to reshape how user data is collected and processed in India
  • Separately, WhatsApp acknowledged that some users' accounts were mistakenly placed under review as part of its efforts to curb platform abuse and said it is working to restore affected accounts quickly