Himadrish Suwan Calls for Greater Protection of Minors in the Digital Space

Himadrish Suwan, Chairman of the Confederation of Young Leaders of India, emphasized the significance of India’s 2023 Digital Personal Data Protection Bill (DPDP). The bill focuses on establishing ethical internet practices, particularly for young people, who are the most active users of social media platforms. Suwan highlighted key provisions, including mandatory parental consent and identity verification for minors under the age of 18 when registering on social media. These measures aim to prevent data leaks into the global marketplace and to ensure that technology fosters positive attitudes and progressive thinking among the youth, safeguarding them from potential harms in the digital space.(By Liang Yan, Liu Jiajia, Wang Junyang)