Data Protection Day 2026: keeping children’s personal data safe online

Watch the video on online data protection risks for kids Brussels, 28 January - Every day, the European Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) that make up the EDPB work together to ensure the protection of individuals’ personal data. When it comes to children's data, extra vigilance is essential, particularly in today's fast-evolving digital environment where new risks emerge constantly. Children are more at risk online than adults because they do not easily recognise dangers, tend to trust strangers too much, and may share personal data without realising. The apps they use often collect their data and, without adequate protections, they can be exposed to harmful content. These risks can follow them throughout their lives, affecting their privacy and leaving long-term digital footprints that are difficult to erase. The EDPB’s commitment in action Protecting children’s data is a strategic priority for the EDPB and the Board has delivered important advances in safeguarding children's digita