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Digital safety concerns rise for children regarding cyberbullying and medical privacy
A United Nations report presented in Geneva highlights that cyberbullying is a major concern for children globally, yet many victims do not know how to report the violence or seek help. The digital environment currently lacks sufficient protection mechanisms, leaving children vulnerable to online harassment, humiliation, and social exclusion, which can lead to anxiety and decreased academic performance.
In response to digital exposure risks, the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics (SBP) has issued new guidelines for medical professionals. The SBP advises pediatricians against sharing images, clinical experiences, or any content that could identify patients on social media. The organization emphasizes that even with parental consent, doctors must prioritize the child's long-term privacy and dignity over digital engagement.
The SBP also classified the use of open artificial intelligence platforms to upload images of children as a high ethical risk. These measures align with the Digital Statute of the Child and Adolescent (ECA Digital) to mitigate the permanent and replicable nature of digital content.
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Najat Maalla M’jid · Sociedade Brasileira de Pediatria · United Nations
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Uploading images of children to open artificial intelligence platforms is classified as a high ethical risk. oglobo.globo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Parental consent does not grant unrestricted authorization for doctors to post identifiable content of children online. www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cyberbullying is one of the most frequently cited forms of violence in consultations with children globally. culturaalternativa.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Many children suffer from cyberbullying but lack the knowledge to report it or seek assistance. culturaalternativa.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Brazilian Society of Pediatrics has instructed doctors to avoid sharing images or clinical experiences that identify pediatric patients on social media. www.cnnbrasil.com.br · oglobo.globo.com