New Delhi, March 25 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of alleged violations of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), particularly concerning the absence of systems for tracking children's data transfers and grievance redressal mechanisms across major digital platforms.

A bench led by NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo initiated action following a complaint based on a report by think tank ASIA. The Commission has issued notices to key government bodies, including the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Communications. Copies of the notices have also been forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The Commission has also sough...