Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Most teenagers do not understand the terms and conditions they sign up to, the report says Youngsters are not prepared for what they are signing up to on the internet, and are frequently giving personal information away, according to the Children"s Commissioner for England.
Anne Longfield said children did not know how their data was being used due to “impenetrable” terms and conditions.
She said the internet was not designed for children even though they are now the biggest users.
She has called for a digital ombudsman to be created to uphold their rights.
"Give them power"Despite the internet being an “incredible force for good”, Ms Longfield said children were being left to fend for themselves with parents hoping they would avoid its pitfalls
Her report also recommended that children should study “digital citizenship” to learn about their rights and responsibilities online and that social media companies should rewrite thei..
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