United Kingdom: Adopted ICO statement on children’s online privacy including recommendations on privacy practices for social media and video-sharing platforms

On 29 October 2024, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a report on children’s online privacy, including recommendations on privacy practices for social media and video-sharing platforms. The report highlights that many children view sharing personal information as necessary to avoid social exclusion, often trusting large companies without fully understanding data collection practices. The report noted that children tend to overlook data rights and often share location data. The ICO recommended companies to enhance their privacy practices. The ICO noted that it reviewed 34 platform data processing practices under its Children’s Code strategy.