Boys and girls need to be careful when playing on the Internet or using smart devices (Photo: Mascha Brichta / dpa)
This is It is inevitable that girls Use of electronic devices And connect to the internet, in part because the digitalization of life has forced everyone, without exception, to do business online. Also, now It may be easier to play with electronic devices than to go outsideFor this reason, parents should be wary of the potential risks that minors may face.
Შ Accordingly NPD GroupAbout 63% of children between the ages of 2 and 17 use mobile devices to play games.
Some Video game Requires the user to enter various data to create a profile and connect to the InternetA situation that can be practically dangerous as there are predators that use this to establish communication with minors in game chats.
However, even if there is such an opportunity, It is not necessary to ban children from accessing games and the internet, but as responsible adults, be aware of the sites they visit and chat with users.
Video game platform for kids, Roblox and the situation that warned adults (Photo: File)
Juvenile safety on the internet should not be taken lightly as there are criminals who can take advantage of your cleverness and steal personal data such as tastes, preferences, schedule. And even the location of a minor.
But in addition to being able to collect all this information, there is Ability to take pictures or videos recorded in the home or family environmentWhich poses a risk to your safety.
Fortunately, in Of the frame Little boy And a girlIn Mexico, INAI (National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection) notes that without adequate control, Personal data may fall into the hands of a stranger or Cybercriminals.
This indicates that the risks they pose in terms of security and protection of personal data are the same with Internet-connected devices as with smart toys.
Minors can be exposed to various threats on the Internet (Photo: Lino Mirgeler / dpa)
Thus, the attitude leads to the following Recommendations:
1.- Determine what personal data will be used, for what purpose and whether they are shared with third parties.
2.- Read the terms related to the protection of personal data.
3.- Check the consent request and provision for the use of personal data on the devices.
4.- Review information or means of exercising ARCO rights (access, rectification, revocation, and resistance).
5. Determine whether users of a related toy can record, understand some words or phrases, take pictures or record video.
6.- Check if it uses GPS location data and, if necessary, explain how to turn it off.
7.- If the toy is connected to the application, check how the connection and the data exchanged during use are protected and protected.
8.- Turn off the toy when it is not in use to avoid collecting data.
9.- Be careful with personal data entered in electronic toys.
This way, children will be able to continue playing online and using electronic or intelligent devices with less risk. So be it The best part is that tutors are always aware of their activities and friends in the digital world and beyond. So as not to become a predator of the abuser.
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