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This leaflet aims to provide tips to parents and teachers on helping
children
1
under their care to protect their personal data in the online
environment.
Everyone’s personal data privacy right should be protected and
respected regardless of their age. So, children should enjoy the right:
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to give personal data only where necessary;
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to fair collection of their personal data for lawful purposes;
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to be informed about intended use of their personal data;
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to personal data accuracy and security;
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to non-excessive retention of their personal data;
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to withhold consent to change of use;
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to be informed about the policies and practices of organisations
which handle their personal data; and
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of access and correction of personal data.
Parents and teachers have a significant role to play in the exercise of the
right, depending the age and maturity of the child in individual cases.
Introduction
The Privacy Rights of Children
1 Generally “children” means those under the age of 18.