IELTS Writing Task 2

Protecting Children's Digital Privacy and the Role of Parents

Today, children begin leaving a digital footprint from the moment they are born. 'Sharenting' — parents sharing their children's photos and personal information on social media — has become widespread, and educational apps and online platforms collect extensive data from underage users. Some countries have introduced legislation to strengthen the protection of children's data, but the effectiveness of such laws is widely questioned. Why is children's digital privacy increasingly under threat? What roles should parents and governments each play in addressing this situation?

Task 2 · EssayTwo-PartHard
Estimated time

40 min

Credits

2

Recommended length

250+ words

Question Prompt

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Today, children begin leaving a digital footprint from the moment they are born. 'Sharenting' — parents sharing their children's photos and personal information on social media — has become widespread, and educational apps and online platforms collect extensive data from underage users. Some countries have introduced legislation to strengthen the protection of children's data, but the effectiveness of such laws is widely questioned. Why is children's digital privacy increasingly under threat? What roles should parents and governments each play in addressing this situation?

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Topic: Children's digital privacy Question type: two-part Task: Today, children begin leaving a digital footprint from the moment they are born. 'Sharenting' — parents sharing their children's photos and personal information on social media — has become widespread, and educational apps and online platforms collect extensive data from underage users. Some countries have introduced legislation to strengthen the protection of children's data, but the effectiveness of such laws is widely questioned. Why is children's digital privacy increasingly under threat? What roles should parents and governments each play in addressing this situation?

Today, children begin leaving a digital footprint from the moment they are born. 'Sharenting' — parents sharing their children's photos and personal information on social media — has become widespread, and educational apps and online platforms collect extensive data from underage users. Some countries have introduced legislation to strengthen the protection of children's data, but the effectiveness of such laws is widely questioned. Why is children's digital privacy increasingly under threat? What roles should parents and governments each play in addressing this situation?

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