IAMAI backs personal data protection bill, calls it industry-friendly

Business group seeks 'flexible approach' in getting parental consent for accessing personal data of children

India’s proposed data protection bill is industry-friendly but must clear ambiguity about obtaining verifiable parental consent to process the personal data of children, said a group representing technology and telecom giants.

A statement by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) asked the government to "consider a flexible approach to obtaining parental consent, as prescriptive mandates may have an adverse cascading impact on sectors that provide services to younger individuals.”

“As the inclusion of specific timelines will provide a roadmap for the industry to better comply with the Bill, IAMAI has requested the government to clearly indicate reasonable timelines