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Personal Information

Personal information is identifying data about a child that can be combined to create a digital profile or cause harm.

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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 […]

Teaching children how to respond to unexpected phone calls or messages

Teaching children how to respond to unexpected phone calls or messages

Why unexpected contact can be difficult for children Children are still developing executive functions such as inhibitory control, risk assessment, and delayed gratification. A message that promises a reward, claims that an account will be closed, or says that a loved one is in trouble can overwhelm these skills. Adolescents may also feel pressure to […]

Helping children recognize fake giveaways and online scams

Helping children recognize fake giveaways and online scams

Why fake giveaways appeal to children Fake giveaways work because they borrow the language of legitimate rewards. A child might see a message promising free game currency, a new phone, a gift card, concert tickets, or exclusive merchandise. The message may appear in a game chat, a short video comment, a direct message, a pop-up, […]