온라인상 아동의 프라이버시 보호와 실태

Abstract

In today's digital age, children are growing increasingly accustomed to the online environment and displaying adaptability to its dynamics. However, their awareness of the significance of privacy, personal information, and the potential risks associated with emerging technologies and services tends to lag behind that of adults. Consequently, a pressing demand arises for tailored safeguards designed to protect children in the online realm. Globally, there is a discernible trend towards bolstering regulations that pertain to websites and online service providers catering to children, with an emphasis on requiring parental consent. Moreover, recent deliberations have arisen concerning “sharenting”, wherein parents share their children's photographs or personal information on social media platforms. In South Korea, although awareness of safeguarding adult personal information is on the ascent, there remains a deficit in recognizing and comprehending the utilization and preservation of children's personal information. This study conducts an examination of international legislative developments and conducts surveys targeting both parents and children, laying the groundwork for policies aimed at safeguarding the online privacy of children. The findings underscore the imperative need to heighten awareness and proficiency in addressing privacy breaches involving parents and children, elevate social consciousness and practices that honor children's privacy, and propose legal amendments and enactments that effectively ensure the protection of children's privacy.