Report

Why businesses should invest in digital child safety

Digital products and services are providing children with tremendous opportunities to learn, share and communicate.

Milica 6 years old, and Petar 4 years old, are photographed in front of a laptop, in the city of Podgorica, Montenegro, as part of the promotion of the “End Violence Online” campaign.

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Highlights

Digital products and services are providing children with tremendous opportunities to learn, share and communicate. They provide access to information about social services, health and educational resources, and they empower children to assert their rights and express their opinions. But despite the benefits, children may face risks – such as violations of their privacy and exposure to inappropriate and potentially harmful content or contact – when using the Internet and mobile technology.

Publication date

November 2019