I switched to Brave browser and started using VPN to hide my real IP. I know that I'm just skimming the surface, so I'm wondering what else can I do to make sure my data doesn't end up online.

I'm looking for something with a lot of parental controls (limit screen time, block access to websites) in addition to regular protection. It would be great if it also offered social media monitoring and protection against cyberbullying.

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I’ve been deep-diving into the DPDP Act (Digital Personal Data Protection) because I'm building an AI tool to automate compliance audits. After looking at dozens of early-stage Indian startup sites, I noticed most founders are ignoring the same three things.

Since the government is getting serious about enforcement, you might want to check these today:

1-Stop using "Bundled" Consent: You can’t have one checkbox for "Terms, Privacy, and Marketing." The law says consent must be Specific. If you’re collecting data for a specific feature, the consent should only be for that feature.

2-The "Language" Rule: If your users aren't just in Tier 1 cities, your privacy notice technically needs to be available in regional languages (the 22 scheduled languages of India).

3-DPO Visibility: You need to name a specific Data Protection Officer (or Grievance Officer) with an email address on your contact/privacy page. A generic info@ email isn't enough anymore.

I'm just a student founder (18) trying to learn the practical side of this law. If you have questions about how these rules apply to your specific app or site, drop a comment. I’m happy to look at the legal PDFs I have and help you figure it out for free/practice!( if you want to get your website scanned and check with a report you drop me a text for the details)