Register for Aug 20 Webinar: Age Verification Under India's DPDPA

Published Date : 8/8/2025 

India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) is now in force, and technology providers and digital platforms must comply with age assurance rules. Join our webinar to understand the key provisions, gaps, and best practices for age verification in India. 

India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) is now in effect, introducing stringent compliance requirements for age assurance rules. This new regulatory framework poses significant challenges for technology providers and digital platforms operating in India’s vast and complex market. To help navigate these challenges, Biometric Update is hosting a webinar on August 20, 2023.

The webinar will feature a panel of experts, including Chris Burt, editor-in-chief of Biometric Update, and Joel McConvey, an analyst. They will be joined by Iain Corby, a representative from the Age Verification Providers Association (AVPA), and Shreya Suri, a partner at CMS IndusLaw specializing in online regulation.

Key topics to be discussed include the age-related provisions in the DPDPA, the gaps and criticisms in the current policy, and global best practices for age verification and estimation. The panel will also delve into the role of biometrics and digital ID in ensuring privacy-preserving age assurance, with a particular focus on the issue of parental consent.

Understanding and implementing regulatory compliance measures is crucial to avoid severe penalties. The DPDPA empowers the Data Protection Board of India to impose hefty fines, up to ₹250 crore (approximately $30 million) for major data breaches. To gain critical insights into the data protection law and ensure your organization is compliant, register now for the webinar.

Join us on August 20 at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time to stay ahead of the regulatory curve and protect your business from potential legal and financial risks. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS): 

Q: What is the DPDPA?

A: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) is a new regulatory framework in India that sets out compliance requirements for the protection of personal data, including age verification and estimation.

Q: Who should attend the webinar?

A: The webinar is ideal for technology providers, digital platforms, and any organization that needs to comply with India's DPDPA, especially those dealing with age verification and data protection.

Q: What are the penalties for non-compliance with the DPDPA?

A: The DPDPA allows the Data Protection Board of India to impose fines of up to ₹250 crore (approximately $30 million) for major data breaches and non-compliance with the act.

Q: What will be covered in the webinar?

A: The webinar will cover key age-related provisions in the DPDPA, gaps and criticisms in current policy, global best practices, and the role of biometrics and digital ID in age verification.

Q: How can I register for the webinar?

A: You can register for the webinar by visiting the provided link and following the registration process. The webinar is scheduled for August 20 at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. 

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