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Digital Footprint

A digital footprint is the lasting trail of posts, images, usernames, comments, and data a child leaves online.

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Protecting child online privacy

Protecting child online privacy

Why child online privacy matters Child online privacy is the protection of a child’s personal information, identity, communications, location, images, behavioral data, and digital reputation. It matters because childhood is a period of rapid neurodevelopment, social learning, and identity formation. A child may enjoy an app or game in the moment without understanding how a […]