The Digital Rights and Interests of the Elderly and Their Legal Protection

Abstract: As digitalization advances, safeguarding the digital rights of the elderly is a growing concern. This paper examines legal measures to protect elderly rights in the digital age, using literature review and case study methods, with data from legal documents and national statistics. The elderly have obvious disadvantages in the application of digital technology, which not only hinders their ability to benefit from the achievements of the digital society but poses a challenge to achieving universal digital inclusion. In addition, this paper proposes an improvement plan from a legal perspective, aiming to improve the digital literacy of the elderly and narrow the digital divide through technological innovation and scientific popularization. In short, ensuring the digital rights of older adults requires a joint effort from the government, society, businesses, and families, including strengthening the rule of law, optimizing the policy environment, and promoting age-friendly technology. Such measures are essential for effectively improving the digital quality of life for older adults, helping them integrate better into the digital society, and enjoy its benefits