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title: "Verifiable Consent for Processing Personal Data of Children and Persons with Disabilities Under Rule 10 of the proposed DPDP Rules, 2025"
date: 2025-01-10
author: "Rahul Sundaram"
url: https://www.indialaw.in/blog/civil/verifiable-consent-data-processing-dpdp/
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# Verifiable Consent for Processing Personal Data of Children and Persons with Disabilities Under Rule 10 of the proposed DPDP Rules, 2025

Posted On - 10 January, 2025 •

By - [Rahul Sundaram](https://www.indialaw.in/people/rahul-sundaram/ "Posts by Rahul Sundaram")

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In the evolving landscape of digital privacy, the proposed **Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025**, lays emphasis on the importance of safeguarding personal data, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children and persons with disabilities. Rule 10 of these rules provides explicit guidance on obtaining **verifiable consent** for processing the personal data of these groups, ensuring their rights and privacy are adequately protected.

## Key Provisions of Rule 10

Rule 10 of the DPDP Rules establishes that:

1. **Children’s Personal Data**: For individuals under the age of 18, the consent required for processing their personal data must be obtained from their lawful guardian.
2. **Persons with Disabilities**: Where a person with disabilities has a lawful guardian, the guardian’s consent must be obtained for processing the individual’s personal data.
3. **Verifiability**: The consent must be verifiable, meaning that organizations collecting and processing the data must ensure the authenticity of the consent provided.

## What Constitutes Verifiable Consent?

The concept of verifiable consent under Rule 10 implies that the consent mechanism must satisfy the following conditions:

- **Informed Consent**: The guardian must be fully aware of what data is being collected, the purpose of processing, and any associated risks.
- **Explicit and Affirmative Action**: The guardian must take a clear and affirmative action to provide consent, such as signing a document, checking a box, or using an OTP-based system.
- **Traceability**: The consent process must generate evidence that can be retained and audited to demonstrate compliance.
- **Granularity**: Consent should be specific to the data processing activity, avoiding blanket or vague permissions.

A Data Fiduciary, while obtaining verifiable consent from an individual identifying herself as the lawful guardian of a person with disability, shall observe due diligence to verify that such guardian is appointed by a court of law, a designated authority or a local level committee, under the law applicable to guardianship.

## Challenges in Implementing Verifiable Consent

While Rule 10 sets out clear guidelines, its implementation may present challenges:

1. **Digital Literacy**: Guardians may lack the necessary literacy / digital literacy to comprehend the implications of consent, particularly in rural or underserved areas.
2. **Verification Mechanisms**: Developing robust and foolproof systems to verify the identity of lawful guardians and ensure their consent can be resource-intensive.
3. **Balancing Innovation and Compliance**: Businesses must navigate the fine line between innovation in data-driven services and strict adherence to data protection laws.

## Best Practices for Compliance

To ensure compliance with Rule 10, data fiduciaries (entities processing personal data) should adopt the following best practices:

- **Use of Digital Tools**: Employ advanced verification technologies like Aadhaar-based authentication or secure biometric systems to ensure the identity of lawful guardians.
- **Comprehensive Documentation**: Maintain clear records of consent, including the guardian’s authority and identity, the data being processed, and the purpose of processing.
- **Regular Audits**: Periodically audit consent processes to ensure compliance with legal standards and address any gaps.

## Conclusion

Rule 10 of the  proposed DPDP Rules, 2025, is a significant step toward enhancing the protection of personal data for children and persons with disabilities. By emphasizing verifiable consent and stringent safeguards, it strikes a balance between technological advancement and ethical responsibility. However, its success hinges on the commitment of data fiduciaries to uphold these standards and the proactive enforcement by regulatory authorities. In a world increasingly reliant on data, protecting the most vulnerable is not just a legal obligation but a moral imperative.

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