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The Impact of Cybersecurity Laws on the Child Safety in the Digital World

The Impact of Cybersecurity Laws on the Child Safety in the Digital World
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Author(s): Sarita Kadian (Bharati College, University of Delhi, India), Nikita Yadav (Bhagini Nivedita College, University of Delhi, India)and Garima Yadav (Algoma University, Brampton, Canada)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 44
Source title: Child Protection Laws and Crime in the Digital Era
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Romil Rawat (LabGeoInf-Research LABoratory in GEOmatics and INFormation systems, National Research Council in Italy, Rome, Italy), Sanjaya Kumar Sarangi (Utkal University, India), A. Samson Arun Raj (Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India), Janet Olivia Richmond (Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India)and Purvee Bhardwaj (Rabindranath Tagore University, India)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-5132-2.ch008

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Abstract

In today's digital era, children benefit from vast online opportunities but also face threats like cyberbullying, grooming, sextortion, and identity theft. India's legal safeguards—such as the IT Act, POCSO Act, and IPC provisions—address these risks, yet enforcement gaps, outdated laws, and limited cybercrime expertise undermine their effectiveness. As threats evolve with AI and IoT technologies, India must modernize its legal framework, drawing from global models like the GDPR, OECD guidelines, and the UK's Age-Appropriate Design Code. A multi-stakeholder approach involving policymakers, educators, tech companies, and parents is essential. Key steps include enhancing digital literacy, mandating safety-by-design practices, and strengthening data protection laws. With coordinated efforts, India can create a secure digital ecosystem where children are empowered to explore safely.

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