Cyber Safety Case Studies: Parents in the UAE now have a legal obligation to monitor children’s digital usage, experts say Source: The National

Introduction to the Case Study Collection

Part of The Cyber Trust Family Internet Monitoring Project

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This collection of case studies explores real-world news stories highlighting how children and young people can be placed at risk through their online activities.

The collection is drawn from real cases investigated by the Cyber Choices team at the National Crime Agency and stories reported in the press.

All of these cases could have been prevented had parents been able to monitor their child's online activity and intervene.

Parents in the UAE now have a legal obligation to monitor children’s digital usage, experts say

Experts have said the UAE government’s new digital safety law is a step in the right direction to better online safety for children.

The new law establishes a national Child Digital Safety Council, to be governed by the Ministry of Family, and applies to internet service providers and digital platforms, whether operating within or targeting users in the UAE.

At least one unique feature is to bring the family or anyone responsible for the care of children. This is the first time that parents and carers responsibilities are recognised in the legislation.

Read the full story from the UAE here.