Someone needs to send her this.
Protecting the privacy of young people Privacy is a fundamental part of our lives as human beings, and it’s something that affects and guides our…
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What is Article 16 of the UNCRC and how does it keep children safe?
Article 16 of the United Nations Convention on the Right of the Child clearly outlines the importance of privacy and how it keeps children safe.
It states:
1. No child shall be subjected to arbitrary or unlawful interference with his or her privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to unlawful attacks on his or her honour and reputation.
2. The child has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks.
This means that children have the right to:
their own private family life
a private space to be by themselves
healthcare confidentiality
private personal information at school
keep their phone calls and emails private
In Australia, these rights are enshrined in law through The Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act), which protects an individual’s personal information regardless of their age.
This law outlines the importance of
respecting confidentiality and the protection of personal data – something of significant importance when considering the safety of children.
This
mandated Act allows young people to keep their personal information just that – personal. And any information that a child discloses is kept confidential. Be it
medical conditions, place of residence, date of birth or simply their name, this information will always stay in the right hands and not put them in danger.
The rise of the digital age and inclusion of advanced information technologies at home and the classroom has made children’s online privacy an issue that can’t be ignored.
Policymakers, educators, parents and carers have shown growing concern with the gaps and in how to keep children safe online.
With potential threats from paedophiles, cyber-bullies and in-app data collectors, there’s never been a more complex time for young people’s privacy.
The United Nations Children’s Rights Committee recently published guidance for protecting children’s rights in digital environments. Within this document, they emphasised that those rights of children must be respected, protected and fulfilled in the digital environment. The committee recognised that being able to access trustworthy, meaningful resources is essential
to supporting children to realise their full range of civil, political, cultural, economic and social rights. “If such technologies are available only for some children and not others, it will lead to greater inequalities and affect their opportunities for the future,” said Luis Pedernera, Chair of the Committee.
Maintaining our privacy gives us all greater personal autonomy and control over what people know about us. And for the most vulnerable in our society – children and young people – having their privacy breached can negatively shape their worldview. It can foster distrust and animosity to those who don’t respect their privacy boundaries and independence.
Someone on the thread said she won the tattoo in a competition.
Still wasted time getting it though & it's fugly.
bull. She always “wins competitions” it’s probably code for don’t tell the hubby
it's a serious issue your 4 year old is basically straved, why is she treating this like it's a fun jounery, I'd literally be in tears if this my child.
that's just odd considering she doesn't, it's not fashion.
