PROBLEMS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHILD’S RIGHT TO SAFETY IN THE DIGITAL SPACE

Abstract

In the context of digitalisation and the globalisation of the internet, ensuring the online safety of children has become one of the key legal issues. This article examines the issue of ensuring children’s digital security in a
digitalised society, where there are increasing threats associated with the online environment. The study aims to analyse international and national legislation that regulates the protection of children’s rights in the digital space, and to develop recommendations for improving the legal framework in the Republic of Uzbekistan. During the study, a comparative analysis of the regulatory models of Great Britain and Finland — countries with well-developed systems for regulating and preventing cyber threats – was conducted. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the systematisation of legal norms and institutional protection mechanisms, the identification of gaps in Republic of Uzbekistan legislation, and the justification of the need to adopt a separate law on digital child safety.
Practical results include the proposal of comprehensive measures: the introduction of educational modules on digital literacy; the creation of an interdepartmental coordination body; the formation of school digital support
teams; and the integration of international standards into national legislation. In conclusion, protecting children in the digital space requires a systematic approach combining legal, educational and preventive mechanisms.