Cyber Childhood At Risk: A Legal Inquiry Into The Protection Of Children In The Digital Age
- IJLLR Journal
- Jun 15
- 1 min read
Adv Anjala Nazrin Subair, Advocate, High Court of Kerala LLM, Government Law College Ernakulam
ABSTRACT
The trending development of digital technology and social media has radically impacted the social, educational, and psychological environment for children in India. While they bring tremendous learning and connectivity opportunities with them, they also pose serious This paper presents an detailed review of the complex effects of technology on children, pointing out both the merits and the flaws of this cyber era. An elaborate review of the Indian legal environment, such as the Information Technology Act, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, and the developing data protection laws, identifies current protections and regulatory loopholes. Comparative insights from the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union and the United States' Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) provide lessons on international best practices. This research highlights the imperative for an evidence-based, balanced, and interdisciplinary strategy that unifies legal reform, technological protection, parental and educational awareness, and mental health services to promote the wholesome growth and safeguarding of India's children in a rapidly digitized world.
