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Digital rights and child protection face scrutiny in Argentina and Dominican Republic
Legal and educational authorities are addressing the risks children face in the digital age, focusing on both economic exploitation and privacy violations.
In Argentina, the rise of ‘kidfluencers’—children and adolescents who generate significant income through social media content—has sparked debate regarding child labor laws. Research published in the Journal of Business Ethics suggests these activities may constitute a form of work requiring oversight to prevent economic exploitation and the loss of privacy.
In the Dominican Republic, the Ministry of Education (Minerd) introduced Departmental Order 011-2026 in late May. This regulation aims to combat digital violence, cyberbullying, and the unauthorized distribution of images or audio involving students and school staff. The measure seeks to establish guidelines for protecting personal data and maintaining emotional well-being within the educational system.
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Argentina · Dominican Republic · Journal of Business Ethics · Ministerio de Educación
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Researchers studying successful family channels identified risks of economic exploitation, loss of privacy, and difficulty in establishing real consent. agencia.unq.edu.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] The new regulations prohibit recording or distributing images, videos, and audio of students and staff without consent. www.horacerodigital.online · n.com.do
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Education presented Departmental Order 011-2026 in late May to address digital violence and cyberbullying. www.horacerodigital.online · n.com.do