The Scottish Government has published new guides to help children, young people and parents and carers learn about child protection. The guides, available on the Keeping Children Safe in Scotland website, provide age-appropriate information for anyone who may become involved in child protection processes in Scotland.
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National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 – updated 2023
The Scottish Government has published an updated version of the National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland. The guidance describes the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children and will support the care and protection of children.
Information Commissioner’s Office publishes Code of Practice to protect children’s privacy online
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published its final Age Appropriate Design Code – a set of 15 standards that online services should meet to protect children’s privacy.