Protección de la privacidad y la imagen de los menores en las redes sociales en Ecuador.

Abstract

This paper focuses on protecting the privacy and image of minors on social networks, an issue that has become increasingly important with the rise of the digital age. As children and adolescents around the world began to use social networks, serious concerns arose about the excessive disclosure of their personal information and photographs, often without their consent. This situation poses significant risks, from invasion of privacy to possible exploitation of their images, underscoring the urgent need to implement effective protection measures. However, significant gaps have been identified in specific regulations on the protection of minors on social networks. The lack of regulation leaves minors in a vulnerable position, as they lack the necessary tools to ensure that their rights are protected in the digital environment. The purpose of this work is to support the development of a legal framework in Ecuador to strengthen the protection of minors in social networks. The objective is to create a safer and better regulated digital environment that puts the interests and rights of minors first, ensuring that their use of social networks is safe and respects the privacy and dignity of children.