New Episode: The IDPC Podcast – Children's Campaign

02 February 2026

To mark Data Protection Day (28 January), the Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC) launched a new children’s data protection awareness campaign. This special edition of the IDPC Podcast explores exactly why that initiative matters. In this episode, we focus on how to better protect children’s personal data in a digital world where information is shared every day. 

In this episode, we speak with our Senior Legal Counsel Cynthia Duncan about this campaign designed for children aged 7 to 10. We explore:

- Why a child-focused campaign is especially timely
- How everyday online activities involve personal data
- The role of schools, parents, and guardians in reinforcing digital safety
- Why education and awareness are just as important as enforcement

This campaign aims to empower children — and the adults around them — to better understand what personal data is, why it matters, and how to protect it in a digital world.

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