{"id":11350,"date":"2019-01-03T11:21:47","date_gmt":"2019-01-03T11:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/screentimelabs.com\/?p=9478"},"modified":"2022-03-18T05:12:29","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T05:12:29","slug":"be-aware-of-how-much-of-your-kids-data-is-being-shared-in-2019-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/screentimelabs.com\/blog\/be-aware-of-how-much-of-your-kids-data-is-being-shared-in-2019-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Be aware of how much of your kids' data is being shared in 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Smart choices lead to safer kids.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Our phones, and the phones our kids use, are often collecting and sending out enormous amounts of data. While the idea of a child being tracked by somebody who means them harm is almost completely a Hollywood fantasy, there are other concerns to consider. For example, marketing that targets children and forms a \u201cprofile\u201d of them before they’re adults who know what they want. But while you can’t entirely block data collection, you can tightly control it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Control App Installs<\/b><\/p>\n

Parental control apps<\/span><\/a> can help you control app installs, which is a big part of the privacy battle. A shocking number of apps thrive not on ads or even sales, but on collecting data about you without your knowledge and sending it to third parties. The only truly effective way to prevent it is to carefully limit the number of apps downloaded to a specific phone, especially apps that are designed to appeal to kids. Use software to block certain types of apps, such as free games, and have a process in place for your family to discuss which apps they want to download.<\/span><\/p>\n

Look At App Permissions And Phone Settings<\/b><\/p>\n

Major app stores will have a set of \u201cpermissions\u201d you agree to when installing the app, and any app your children want to download should be scrutinized closely. It’s a safe bet that the more permissions the app wants, such as <\/span>access to your photos, access to your location, and similar data<\/b>, the more likely it is to be <\/span>collecting and selling that information to the highest bidder<\/b>. If you don’t like the permissions an app is requesting, it’s better to leave it on the digital shelf unless it’s absolutely necessary. You can also cut apps off at the pass by disabling certain features, like Bluetooth and GPS, using iPhone parental controls or Android settings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Protect their privacy.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Limit Online Time<\/b><\/p>\n

Another way to control data collection is to <\/span>limit how often kids use their phones<\/b>. You likely already have<\/span> rules in place<\/span><\/a> that limit phone use over family dinner, during homework time, and after bed. This may already be enough to keep data collection to a minimum, but if you’re considering putting in limits, this will just be another incentive.<\/span><\/p>\n

Teach Children About Data<\/b><\/p>\n

Knowledge is the best defense against anyone who wants to exploit you, so <\/span>kids should be taught from an early age<\/b> how these systems work, why they do what they do, and how to defend against them. The most insidious thing about this data collection was that it was done, to some degree, with our consent and by small degrees. One app, by itself, can’t get enough data on you to matter. Hundreds of apps constantly gathering data is another matter entirely.<\/span><\/p>\n

Teaching kids to be smart consumers is always time well spent, and as they understand the people selling them things are not their friends, <\/span>they’ll develop good habits<\/b> and critical thinking around products of all sorts, not just apps. If you\u2019d like the ability to remotely approve any apps before they are downloaded by your child onto their device,<\/span> Try Screen Time for Free!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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