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13 of 14|Obligations of Data Fiduciary
reading 15 min•Contractual Obligations
Parental Consent
How to verify that a parent is really a parent.
🎯 Learning Objectives
- ▸ Understand the methods of verifiable consent
Verification Methods
The DPDP Rules are expected to specify exactly how to verify parental consent. Globally, methods include:
- • Credit card verification (requires an adult).
- • Government ID verification.
- • Digital Locker (DigiLocker) integration.
- • Video KYC.
📖 Glossary
- DigiLocker
- An Indian government digital wallet for citizens to store and share documents.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- Use government-backed verification (DigiLocker).
- Use reliable third-party identity verification.
- Maintain records of parental consent.
📚 Further Reading
- DPDPA Section 9 — Government of India (2023)
Course Author
Shilpi Kulshrestha
Shilpi is a corporate lawyer with over a decade of experience in data protection, company law, and regulatory compliance. She has advised 50+ startups and enterprises on DPDPA readiness, privacy gover...