Medianama to host discussion on age verification for children's social media use
Medianama will host a roundtable discussion in New Delhi on July 31, focusing on age verification and restricting children's access to social media.
Medianama, an Indian technology publication, is organizing an invite-only roundtable discussion in New Delhi on July 31, 2026, to address proposals for age-based restrictions on children's social media access.
The event will examine models proposed by various Indian states and the central government for age verification and access limitations to digital platforms. The discussion aims to clarify whether the proposed measures address the right problems, how age verification systems could function in practice, and what implementation and enforcement mechanisms would be needed in India.
The discussion will also consider whether platform design regulation might offer a more effective alternative to blanket bans. Furthermore, it will analyze global regulatory developments and their potential implications for India's approach. Attendance is limited and subject to approval.
The event is supported by Meta and Google. Various industry experts will participate, including those specializing in legal counsel and technology. Medianama is known for its reporting on technology policy and digital rights.