Children’s Data Rights Under the UK GDPR
Children have enhanced data protection rights under UK GDPR. Learn how companies working with under-18s should comply.
The UK GDPR gives special protection to children’s personal data. If your company provides services to or collects data from individuals under 18, specific rules apply.
Key principles include:
- Clear, age-appropriate language in privacy notices
- Valid parental consent for under-13s in the UK
- Stronger justification for profiling or targeted marketing
These rights tie into the right to be informed, access, rectification, and more — and they must be handled with extra care.
💡 Tip:
Check your analytics, cookies, and signup flows. If you’re collecting data from anyone under 18 — even unintentionally — review your age verification process.
