Rule 12 — Exemptions from certain obligations applicable to processing of personal data of child

Applies from 13 May 2027

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.

Source: Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, G.S.R. 846(E), Gazette of India, Extraordinary, 13 November 2025; SHA-256 eabc7d05e013… — verified copy. Corrigendum G.S.R. 892(E), 10 December 2025 — applied

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Questions people ask about this provision

  • How does the DPDP Act handle children's data?
  • Do the DPDP Rules 2025 require special mechanisms for processing children's personal data?
  • How do the Rule 12 exemptions apply to educational platforms under the DPDP Rules?
  • What does DPDP Rule 11 say about children's data?

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