Children need to grow up in a safe environment, including the digital world. This world can be educational, making it easier to learn languages and foster friendships. However, there are risks such as harmful content, advertising profiling, and cyberbullying. To address this, the government collaborates with various partners to protect young people from these online risks. The aim is not to exclude young people from the digital world but to teach them to navigate it conscientiously.
In This File
What Are Children’s Rights Online?
Children should grow up in a safe environment, including in the digital world.
Who Should Pay Attention?
Children are susceptible to harmful online content, which can adversely affect their development.
Cabinet Policy
The Dutch Cabinet's ambitions and measures regarding the protection of children's online rights.
Progress and Developments
Progress and developments in the policies of children's rights online in The Netherlands.
