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AEPD Reports on Addictive Internet Patterns Impacting Minors

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The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has released a report on the influence of addictive internet patterns, focusing on the significant impact on minors. The report highlights how service providers often use deceptive and addictive design strategies to extend user engagement and collect more personal data. These practices particularly affect vulnerable groups like children and adolescents, influencing their preferences and development. The AEPD aims to have these patterns included in the EDPB guidelines, emphasizing the high risk to data protection rights in digital environments.

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Polish DPA Publishes Guide On Protecting Children’s Privacy Online

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On 8 July 2024, the Polish Data Protection Authority (UODO) and the Orange Foundation released a guide to help institutions and adults protect children’s privacy online. The guide highlights the dangers of sharing children’s images, such as cyberbullying, identity theft, and pedophilia. It emphasizes the ethical and legal responsibilities of adults in handling children’s images and offers practical advice on obtaining consent and mitigating risks. The guide aims to raise awareness and promote safer practices in the digital age.

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The Nordic Data Protection Authorities, led by Denmark's Datatilsynet, released guidelines to protect children's data in online gaming. This document emphasizes four key GDPR principles: fairness, transparency, data minimization, and accountability. It aims to guide game developers in ensuring responsible data practices, highlighting the special protections required for children's personal data. These guidelines were formulated in response to the growing digital gaming industry and the need for enhanced privacy measures for young players.

Nordic DPAs Publish Guidance to Strengthen Children’s Data Protection in Online Gaming

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The Nordic Data Protection Authorities, led by Denmark’s Datatilsynet, released guidelines to protect children’s data in online gaming. This document emphasizes four key GDPR principles: fairness, transparency, data minimization, and accountability. It aims to guide game developers in ensuring responsible data practices, highlighting the special protections required for children’s personal data. These guidelines were formulated in response to the growing digital gaming industry and the need for enhanced privacy measures for young players.

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The New York Governor signed the SAFE for Kids Act, targeting social media platforms' addictive feeds for minors. Defined as feeds using algorithms to engage users based on their behavior, the act prohibits such feeds for users under 18 without parental consent, and mandates platforms to use reasonable methods to verify age. If violated, the New York Attorney General can impose penalties of up to $5,000 per infraction. The act, designed to protect children's mental health, will take effect 108 days post-regulation by the AG's office.

SAFE for Kids Act Signed into Law in New York

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The New York Governor signed the SAFE for Kids Act, targeting social media platforms’ addictive feeds for minors. Defined as feeds using algorithms to engage users based on their behavior, the act prohibits such feeds for users under 18 without parental consent, and mandates platforms to use reasonable methods to verify age. If violated, the New York Attorney General can impose penalties of up to $5,000 per infraction. The act, designed to protect children’s mental health, will take effect 108 days post-regulation by the AG’s office.

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The OECD published a report titled "Towards Digital Safety by Design for Children." This report highlights the importance of integrating safety features into digital environments tailored to children. It discusses international guidelines and emphasizes proactive measures such as age assurance and child-centered design. The report also stresses the need for transparency, accountability, and ongoing risk management to protect children's privacy and ensure a safe digital experience.

OECD Releases Report on Digital Safety for Children

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The OECD published a report titled “Towards Digital Safety by Design for Children.” This report highlights the importance of integrating safety features into digital environments tailored to children. It discusses international guidelines and emphasizes proactive measures such as age assurance and child-centered design. The report also stresses the need for transparency, accountability, and ongoing risk management to protect children’s privacy and ensure a safe digital experience.

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