Protecting Children Online: Strategies for a Safer Future

Abstract

The internet has provided immense benefits to society, but it has also posed significant risks, particularly for children. Child exploitation and privacy risks associated with digital technology have become a growing concern, as predators have found ways to exploit the anonymity of the internet to target vulnerable children. This paper presents an overview of the challenges and strategies for taking a proactive approach to child safety online, with a focus on online child exploitation and the risks associated with day-care and school journaling apps, online gaming, social media and messaging apps.