Episode 209: Is Your Child’s Data Safe? Understanding Privacy Risks on Social Media & Gaming Platforms

Welcome to Episode 209 of the Data Protection Made Easy Podcast, where our expert hosts Catarina Santos, Philip Brining, and Joe Kirk discuss the crucial topic of designing a safer digital world for children. With increasing regulatory focus on protecting young users online, this episode explores the principles of ethical design, compliance with UK GDPR and the Online Safety Act, and best practices for organisations developing child-friendly platforms. This week’s GDPR Radio session was packed with insights, lively discussion, and active participation from our engaged community of listeners.

What Was Covered in This Episode?

In this episode, our hosts explored the critical topic of children’s data privacy in the digital world. Special guest Catarina Santos led the discussion, shedding light on the risks and regulatory landscape surrounding young users’ personal information. Key discussion points included:

• How social media and gaming platforms collect and use children’s data
• Key legal protections under UK GDPR & The Online Safety Act
• Real-world cases of children’s data misuse and regulatory action
• Best practices for organisations processing children’s data

With growing scrutiny on how online platforms handle young users’ information, this episode is essential listening for data protection professionals, businesses, educators, and parents looking to stay informed and ensure compliance.

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Listen Back Anytime

Couldn’t join live? No problem! Episode 209 of Designing A Child-Friendly Digital Environment is now available to stream on Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major podcast platforms.

🎧 Listen to this episode now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/31ccrFP582nQ8PCWQGqhGL?si=04f2caeffa374828

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