Strategies in Digital Child Protection

Abstract

Digital child protection faces numerous challenges in ensuring the safety and well-being of children in the digital age. This chapter highlights key strategies for handling these challenges and discusses Norway's digital strategy, which focuses on leveraging digitalization for societal development and public services, including child protection. The strategy encompasses initiatives related to digital transformation, infrastructure, skills and education, data security and privacy, and digital inclusion. Digital transformation is a crucial aspect of child protection, involving the integration of technology for early detection, streamlined reporting, and collaboration between relevant stakeholders. A competence model for digital guides on the essential skills and competencies needed within government agencies to navigate digital transformation effectively. The new administrative digital system for child welfare is presented. In conclusion, addressing challenges in digital child protection requires comprehensive strategies encompassing legislation, collaboration, education, technology, and international cooperation. These strategies aim to create a safer digital environment for children and ensure their protection from online risks and harm.