Safeguarding Children’s Right in the Digital Space: A Critical Analysis

Advancement of digital technology is advantageous as well as detrimental to safeguard children's rights. Children exposes risk such as cyberbullying, privacy breaches, online grooming, life streaming and online sexual exploitation even though the internet is beneficial in accessing information, education and social connections. This paper analyses the key challenges in safeguarding children's rights in the digital age, where the rapid advancement of technologies increases the risk of online exploitation and privacy violations. This paper also offers a critical analysis of international agreements, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the European Convention on Human Rights, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, along with national laws from the USA, European countries, Australia, and India, all aimed at protecting children's rights in the digital age. This paper seeks to examine the contrasting definitions present in various Conventions and legislations within the country. Through an analysis of legal obligations, case law, and policy developments, this study critically examines the significance of a rights-based approach in safeguarding children's protection in the ever-evolving digital world.