Children s video blogging: risks and ways to improve legislation

The rapid increase in the availability of Internet technologies is attracting more users to social networks, giving people around the world the opportunity to share their creativity. In this regard, children are increasingly on screens, creating content that can attract the attention of millions of viewers. However, along with the opportunities provided by video blogging, there are serious risks associated with the exploitation of child labor and the impact on the development and psyche of the child. Today, 99% of Russian children aged 14–17 go online from time to time [1]. In this article, we look at what protection mechanisms exist for children engaged in video blogging, and also highlight the main problems associated with children's activities on the Internet.