Child Safeguarding in the Digital Age

This indispensable book Child Safeguarding in the Digital Age provides an essential explanation of the legal frameworks around child protection, data protection and online safety in Ireland. It includes draft policies and guidance on how to write child safeguarding statements and child protection policies, helping practitioners navigate Irish child law and practice.
This practical emphasis is enriched with detailed case analysis and commentary on legislation, including:
- Children First Act 2015
- GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
- Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022
- EU's Digital Services Act
Also included is valuable discussion around keeping children safe online, and an overview of laws and regulations concerning child safeguarding, the online world, and data protection, particularly concerning children's data.
This book is the go-to resource for data protection and child and family law practitioners, as well as other statutory bodies and organisations working with children.
This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Irish Child and Family Law online service.