It’s Personal: Children, Privacy, Technology and the Law

By Sally A. Vazquez-Castellanos

Republished on September 23, 2025.

It’s Personal is my take on how modern technology is reshaping childhood. It’s a somewhat gritty look at how the law must evolve in a world that is moving fast and breaking not only things but people.

From social media use and digital surveillance to algorithmic influence and AI-driven learning, It’s Personal explores the complex intersection of children’s rights, privacy protections, and emerging legal frameworks.

Rooted in the realities of family law practice in Los Angeles and informed by global perspectives in child development, divorce and family law, It’s Personal provides timely insight for families, advocates, and legal professionals globally.

Here we begin to address critical questions around digital safety, parental rights, and the role of the courts in safeguarding children in an increasingly interconnected world.

As a companion to Perspectives: Technology, Global Privacy, and Data Protection Law, this blog brings a focused, child-centered lens to some of the most urgent legal and ethical issues of our time.

I hope you will join me on this journey. Thank you.

Please note that the views expressed on this Page, or appearing collectively on this Website, are not a reflection of the views or opinions of Castellanos & Associates, APLC.

Some of the articles are developed with assistance from artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as language models provided by OpenAI’s ChatGPT. These tools are used to support research, drafting and editing.

If you have any questions or inquiries, please contact me.

Thank you.

Sally

Legal Disclaimer

This blog post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading this article does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your specific legal matter, please consult a qualified attorney.