In today's era, the internet has become an essential part of our life and children are also not untouched by it. It should be said that from school fees of children to online classes, from learning new things to socializing and entertainment, internet access has become mandatory for everything. But have you ever thought that how good is this online platform giving information from all over the world for your child's safety?
Especially when it comes to the security of children, many times the confidential information of the child also becomes public through the internet it is an important question that how to avoid this problem and perhaps the biggest concern of the parents. That's it.
Now the solution to your problem has come in the India Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023. Now parents can be worried about the online safety of their children. Under this bill, no one can access your data without your consent. Let us tell you what this bill is and how it is becoming a boon for children and parents.
What is India Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 (Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023) is a bill introduced by the Government of India whose main objective is to maintain the security and privacy of one's data.
The Bill seeks to strengthen the commitment to responsibilities to users and strict rules for processing and storage of personal data, considering it important in the digital age. The Bill includes provisions that are specifically designed to protect children online.
When did the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 get consent
This is a commendable step which can save children from the danger of cybercrime as well as protect their personal information from being leaked. This bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 3 August 2023 by Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnav under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Bill covers the processing of digital personal data within the territory of India. Online or collected online and later digitized.
With the passage of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, online users will now have complete access to their data. The highlight of the bill is that before accessing any personal data relating to children, parental consent has to be obtained. This bill is very important for the online security of children.
Benefits of India Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023
Other provisions include sending notices to users in clear and simple language for data processing, access rights and how to make a complaint. This bill will help in curbing social media companies and whenever a company wants to take personal information of a person, permission will have to be taken from that person.
This bill also takes full responsibility for the security of the personal data of the user even outside India.
Why India Digital Personal Data Protection Bill is necessary for the online safety of children
The Bill introduces specific measures to protect the personal data of children. In this, before taking the personal information of the child, it will be mandatory to take consent from their parents or guardians, so that it can be ensured that their data is not misused in any way.
Because of this bill, children can be protected from any kind of insecurity in the online world. The Bill lays down rules for the protection of the personal data of children. This helps to ensure that their data is not being used for wrong purposes.
Due to this bill, children can be saved from mistakes like cyberbullying, online molestation and sharing any wrong information. The bill can also make a significant contribution to the field of education to increase awareness of all online habits and the safety of children.
This bill is a commendable step by the government for the safety of the children and the good news for the parents is that they can take responsibility for the online safety of the children through this bill.
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