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Reconciling a Child’s Right to Privacy and Autonomy

It has been estimated that children and adolescents under the age of 18 account for one in three Internet users around the world.

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By Rajesh Bansal and Arjun Kang Joseph
Published on Dec 18, 2019
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It has been estimated that children and adolescents under the age of 18 account for one in three Internet users around the world. Adolescence is the transitional period during which children mature into young adults, and it is in this time that they acquire knowledge, develop attributes and skills, and, most important, learn to manage emotions and relationships. This also extends to their activity over the Internet and their digital identity. Most children and adolescents tend to use the Internet as a source for entertainment and information, and believe that they have a right to access it. In most cases, they are also aware of the risks of using the Internet, and have a level of consciousness about their right to privacy. However, they seem to be more concerned about their right to privacy being infringed upon by their parents or peers, rather than the State or commercial actors.

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Rajesh Bansal

Former Senior Adviser, Carnegie India

Rajesh Bansal was a senior adviser at Carnegie India. His research focuses on financial technologies, particularly electronic payment systems, electronic cash transfers, and digital financial services to enable inclusive development. He leads the center’s technology and society program.

Arjun Kang Joseph

Former Senior Research Analyst and Co-Convenor, Global Technology Summit, Carnegie India

Arjun Kang Joseph is a senior research analyst with the Technology and Society Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace India. He works primarily on data, privacy, and the intersection of health and technology.

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Former Senior Adviser, Carnegie India
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Arjun Kang Joseph
Former Senior Research Analyst and Co-Convenor, Global Technology Summit, Carnegie India
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