Data Minors-Challenges with Age Verification of Minors in the Digital Economy

Isha Suri
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Isha Suri: Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER)

Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) Report from Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), New Delhi, India

Abstract: Undoubtedly, the digital economy provides children with ample opportunities for growth and self-development. However, it also makes them more vulnerable to harm in the online as well as the offline world.12 With younger people going online with minimal adult supervision, children are at a higher risk of falling prey to dangers in the online space and making unfortunate choices without fully comprehending the consequences of their actions. Some of these risks include exposure to inappropriate content such as sexual, pornographic and violent images. Websites containing information related to dangerous behaviours such as self-harm, suicide and anorexia, or suffering reputational damage at the hands of cyber bullies or responding to unsafe contact from an adult such as online solicitation or grooming are other examples of potential risks. Constant digital connectivity has made children more accessible to predators through unprotected social media profiles and online game forums, making children even more vulnerable than before. this paper, an attempt has been made to discuss the legal frameworks and age verification requirements in various jurisdictions protecting minors in the digital economy. Thereafter, the requirements proposed in India's Personal Data Protection Bill 2018 will be discussed. This is followed by a section on various age-verification methods currently in place in various parts of the world and its associated implementation challenges. The paper concludes with a snapshot of sectoral variation and recommendations for further policy thinking on this subject.

Keywords: data protection bill; verification; minor data access; digital economy; icrier (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 36 page
Date: 2019-09
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