EDPB Data Protection Day 2026: keeping children’s personal data safe online

28 January 2026

Every day, the European Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) that make up the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) work together to ensure the protection of individuals’ personal data. When it comes to children's data, extra vigilance is essential, particularly in today's fast-evolving digital environment where new risks emerge constantly.

Children are more at risk online than adults because they do not easily recognise dangers, tend to trust strangers too much, and may share personal data without realising. The apps they use often collect their data and, without adequate protections, they can be exposed to harmful content. These risks can follow them throughout their lives, affecting their privacy and leaving long-term digital footprints that are difficult to erase.

Watch EDPB's video with the children in your life. Meet Eddy the beaver and his friends. They will show you and your kids why children’s privacy online matters and how to stay safe in today’s digital world. Share it far and wide to help reach as many children as possible!

View the video and read more here