BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 23. The State of
Qatar attaches great importance to the protection of children and
families, especially in the face of the growing challenges of the
digital world, based on the principles of the country's Islamic
Sharia law and the deeply rooted moral and national values of
society, Sheikha bint Jassim Al Thani, Deputy Secretary for Family
Affairs at the Ministry of Social Development and Assistant
Undersecretary for Family Affairs, said, Trend reports.
She made the remark at the international conference "Protecting
children in the digital environment: Modern tools and international
cooperation" organized by the State Committee for Family, Women,
and Children in Baku.
According to her, the Constitution of Qatar clearly states that
the family is the foundation of society and that caring for
children and protecting them from exploitation is a constitutional
duty of the state:
"In this regard, several legislative acts have been adopted to
protect the safety and privacy of children when using the Internet.
Some of these laws are: Law No. 14 of 2014 on cybercrimes, this law
protects children from exploitation and neglect and punishes crimes
committed against children on the internet.
Law No. 13 of 2016 on the protection of personal data, this law
prohibits the collection of information about children without
parental consent."
“Qatar's legislation contains detailed provisions on crimes in
the field of digital technology, which once again confirms the
state's commitment to protecting children's rights and ensuring
family safety,” she noted.
