Protecting children in online social networks: A comparative study between Spain, Mexico and Argentina

Authors

  • Federico Bueno de Mata Universidad de Salamanca.
  • Erika Yamel Munive Cortés Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
  • Humberto Martín Ruani Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4013/rechtd.2014.61.03

Abstract

Despite the potential benefits of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies), large organized criminal groups have found new ways to commit old crimes, taking advantage of weaknesses in cybercrime legislation, inefficient public policies and the lack of specialization at the legislative level in those fields. These factors may also affect vulnerable groups such as children. This comparative study between Spain, Mexico and Argentina intends to suggest mechanisms for protecting children’s safety online and give actual legal advice on the use of social networking sites, which are areas that lack a defi nite legal regulation in most countries.

Keywords: Comparative Law, social networks, children.

Author Biographies

Federico Bueno de Mata, Universidad de Salamanca.

Erika Yamel Munive Cortés, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

Humberto Martín Ruani, Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales

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Published

2014-07-16

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2014): January/June

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