Grasping Data: Exploring interdisciplinary approaches for investigating children's interactions with their personal data

Unlike any previous generation, children's lives are now highly datafied, tracked, and digitally monitored. They are increasingly vulnerable to data collection from seemingly innocuous toys and devices with cameras, sensors, voice recognition, and geolocation. Yet, children typically lack awareness or control over these data exchanges, as consent is usually given by adult caregivers (who may also lack data literacy). Despite regulatory improvements, interdisciplinary approaches remain crucial to empowering children to understand, value, and manage their personal data. How can the IDC community involve children in the design and use of their personal data? This workshop unites experts to explore current practices.