Publication date: 14.05.2024
Lawyer, graduated from the National University "Odesa Law Academy" with honors. Since 2017, I have been specializing in legal and educational and general legal issues. I am the author of legal articles, scientific publications and articles in the educational environment. Mentor of the "Veritas" legal clinic. The owner of the legal blog "Educational_law_ua" on Instagram.
In today's digital world, the issue of personal data protection is becoming increasingly relevant, especially when it comes to children's data. Ukraine, like many countries around the world, has legislation regulating the collection, storage and use of personal information, including children's. However, despite existing regulations, violations in this area are extremely common. In this article, we will consider the essence of the problem of violation of legislation in the field of personal data of children in Ukraine, and also offer ways to solve this problem.
Violations of legislation and their consequences
The legislation of Ukraine in this area is based on the Constitution of Ukraine, the Convention on the Protection of the Rights of the Child, the Law "On the Protection of Personal Data" and other normative acts. According to this legislation, the collection and processing of personal data of children should be carried out only with the consent of their parents or persons who replace them. However, in practice, these rules are often violated.
One of the typical violations is the collection of personal data of children without the proper consent of their parents or persons who replace them. This can happen due to the negligence of the companies that collect the data or due to insufficient attention to data collection rules. This could result in this data being used for advertising purposes, profiling or even being sold on the black market, potentially harming the child and their family.
Another common violation is insufficient security of personal data storage. In this regard, it is possible for hackers to access databases containing information about children, which threatens their privacy and security.This can have serious consequences for children and their families, including the possibility of blackmail, identity theft and other crimes.
Ways to solve the problem
In order to prevent violations of the legislation in the field of personal data of children in Ukraine, it is necessary to take a number of measures.
Strengthening control and supervision: State bodies should be more active in monitoring companies' compliance with legislation on personal data protection. This may include reviewing documents, analyzing data storage systems, and conducting audits.
Awareness raising: It is necessary to provide parents and guardians of children with information about their rights and the risks associated with the processing of their children's personal data. This can be done through media campaigns, school curricula and other educational activities.
Strengthening accountability: Companies that violate legislation on the protection of children's personal data must be held accountable for their actions. This may include fines, lawsuits, and other remedial measures.
Conclusion
Violation of legislation in the field of children's personal data in Ukraine is a serious problem that requires immediate attention and action. Strengthening controls, raising awareness and strengthening accountability can help address this problem. However, to achieve success, joint work of state bodies, public organizations and civil society is necessary.To get a more detailed consultation on this issue, it is recommended lawyer's consultation to contact a lawyer or a lawyer who will analyze the documents and provide a legal analysis of the situation, as well as a written consultation on the protection of children's personal data. Only through such a comprehensive approach can effective protection of the rights and interests of the youngest members of society be ensured.
