Children under the Act are defined as individuals below the age of:

Solution

Explanation: The Act defines a child as any person below 18 years of age. For processing their personal data, consent must be obtained from a parent or lawful guardian. Additionally, fiduciaries cannot track, monitor, or serve targeted advertisements to children. This provision  recognizes the vulnerability of minors and aims to provide enhanced safeguards for their digital presence, in line with child protection principles under Indian law and international standards for online safety.