NHRC issues notice to MeitY over lapses in children’s data protection on major online platforms

Acting on a complaint filed by the Advanced Study Institute of Asia (ASIA), based on its research into children’s data practices by AI, social media, and edtech platforms, the NHRC has directed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to inquire into the allegations and take regulatory, supervisory, and enforcement action against non-compliant platforms. The Commission has also directed MeitY to submit a detailed, point-wise Action Taken Report (ATR), covering compliance status, violations, and corrective steps, within 15 days of receiving the notice.

Read more here: https://www.medianama.com/2026/03/223-nhrc-notice-meity-children-data-ai-platforms-india/

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