Exemptions for certain child-data processing
Classes of Fiduciaries and purposes given limited reliefCertain classes of Fiduciaries listed in Fourth Schedule Part A, and certain purposes in Part B, are exempt from the general ban on tracking, behavioural monitoring, and targeted advertising for children.
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Certain classes of Fiduciaries listed in Fourth Schedule Part A, and certain purposes in Part B, are exempt from the general ban on tracking, behavioural monitoring, and targeted advertising for children. Exemptions apply only subject to conditions in the Schedule.
Key points
- Part A: exempt Fiduciary classes (e.g. healthcare, education)
- Part B: exempt purposes with conditions
- Does not remove verifiable parental consent requirement under Rule 10
This rule gives effect to Section 9(5) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
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Reproduced from the Gazette notification (G.S.R. 846(E), 13 November 2025).
12. Exemptions from certain obligations applicable to processing of personal data of child. - (1) The provisions of sub-sections (1) and (3) of section 9 of the Act shall not be applicable to processing of personal data of a child by such class of Data Fiduciaries as are specified in Part A of Fourth Schedule, subject to such conditions as are specified in the said Part. (2) The provisions of sub-sections (1) and (3) of section 9 of the Act shall not be applicable to processing of personal data of a child for such purposes as are specified in Part B of Fourth Schedule, subject to such conditions as are specified in the said Part.