Children are increasingly immersing themselves in the digital world, often tagging themselves to mobile devices and diving deep into online spaces. This growing trend has raised serious concerns, particularly around deceptive and manipulative commercial practices that could compromise their safety, privacy, and overall well-being.
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As their screen time rises, so do the risks.
Growing risk of digital child labour
UNICEF stressed the emerging concern of ‘digital child labour’ , including roles as social media influencers or participation in eSports, which can lead to economic exploitation if left unregulated.
More alarmingly, digital platforms are increasingly being used to recruit