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    WhatsApp says it is testing privacy-protective ways for users to verify age

    Binu Mathew
    By Binu MathewAugust 5, 2026

    WhatsApp has said it is testing privacy-protective methods for users to verify their age as it prepares to comply with upcoming regulations in India, including the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.

    The messaging platform said age-related information is private and will not be shared with other WhatsApp users. It added that the test is optional, and users can continue using WhatsApp without confirming their age.

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