Member

Amendment 40 rightly emphasises that children merit specific protection when it comes to their personal data, given their vulnerability and the fact that they may be less aware of the risks and consequences associated with such processing. I am reassured to see the Government taking steps to ensure the highest level of protection for children’s data, as that is essential to safeguarding their rights in an increasingly digital world. I support the spirit of the amendment but would characterise it as a minor technical adjustment to ensure clarity. It is certainly important that the Information Commissioner’s duties are clearly set out, and the amendment would help to reinforce the specific protections that children should receive in relation to their personal data.