Legal Landscape: Global Efforts to Safeguard Privacy

How Governments Are Protecting Personal Data Worldwide

In today’s digital world, children are more connected than ever, making privacy protection a top priority. As a parent or educator, understanding how data is collected, stored, and used can help safeguard young minds from potential risks.

Around the world, different regulations have been put in place to ensure children’s personal information remains secure. This guide will walk you through key protections, empowering you to make informed decisions about the digital tools and platforms your children interact with every day.

COPPA

COPPA imposes certain requirements on operators of websites or online services directed to children under 13 years of age, and on operators of other websites or online services that have actual knowledge that they are collecting personal information online from a child under 13 years of age.

CPRA (California Privacy Rights Act)

While not exclusively for children, this law in California have provisions that impact children’s data privacy.

Ley Federal de Protección de Datos (México)

The Personal Data Protection Law allows any user to question companies about the processing of personal data

LGPD

LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados)

The Law talks about the processing of personal data, provided in physical or digital media, carried out by an individual or legal entity under public or private law

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GDPR-K (General Data Protection Regulation for Kids)

Specifically addresses children’s data privacy under the broader GDPR in the European Union. Often referred to as GDPR-K even if there is no official regulation with that name.

UK GDPR

The UK’s version of GDPR, which also includes provisions for children’s data.

CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

While not exclusively for children, this law in California have provisions that impact children’s data privacy.

Other Laws and Regulations