The Regulations on the Protection of Minors on the Internet is China's first comprehensive legislation on the protection of minors on the Internet, which will come into effect on January 1, 2024. The regulation consists of 7 chapters and 60 articles, focusing on key areas such as improving network literacy, standardizing information content, protecting personal information, and preventing internet addiction. The regulations require schools to include online literacy education in their curriculum, guardians should guide minors to use the internet reasonably, prohibit pushing harmful information to minors, network service providers need to verify the identity of minors, and prohibit providing game account rental and sales services to minors.

Prohibition of online bullying against minors

The cases of Zhang San and Li Si demonstrate the infringement of minors' reputation rights by cyberbullying. Due to work conflicts, Zhang San insulted Li Si's underage daughter online, violating her right to portrait and personal dignity. Article 26 of the Regulations on the Protection of Minors' Networks prohibits online bullying, and violators shall bear civil liability, public security management penalties, or criminal liability. The regulation emphasizes the protection of minors from negative online influences and the prevention of online violence and campus bullying.

Be cautious of personal information leakage online

This chapter reveals the personal information leakage risks that minors may encounter in online social interactions through the case of Xiao Meng. Xiaomeng leaked private information due to trusting netizens, and was subsequently extorted. The case emphasizes the potential dangers brought by the virtual nature of the internet, as well as the issue of minors being prone to leaking personal information due to their weak self-protection abilities. Chapter 4 of the Regulations on the Protection of Minors' Networks stipulates the protection of personal information networks, requiring guardians to educate minors to enhance their awareness of personal information protection. Network service providers should take timely measures to protect minors' private information when they discover it. The chapter reminds minors to protect their privacy on the Internet and not disclose their identity information at will. If they encounter problems, they should seek help in a timely manner and safeguard their rights and interests by legal means.

Preventing minors from becoming addicted to the internet and eliminating excessive consumption

Through the case of Xiaojia, this article explores the issues of internet addiction and excessive consumption among minors. Xiaojia recharged over 60000 yuan in the game without her parents' consent, and eventually Company A refunded most of the money. The case emphasizes that as a person with limited capacity for civil conduct, minors' consumption behavior requires the consent or ratification of their legal representative. At the same time, it pointed out the responsibility of internet service providers in the issue of underage consumption, and that an anti addiction system should be established to limit the consumption limit of minors. The Regulations on the Protection of Minors on the Internet have clear provisions on this, requiring network service providers to take measures to protect minors. In addition, it emphasizes the responsibility of families, schools, and society in creating a good online environment, as well as the importance of minors improving their own online literacy.