Dissemination of images of children in cyberspace and its effect on personality development before puberty, in the light of Iranian law and international regulations

The Internet can be considered a phenomenon to increase the speed of information transfer, which has also been able to increase political and social transparency and provide access to a world of consciousness. And finally, it has been able to facilitate human relations. But not all people have the same conditions for using the Internet. For example, not only should children not have unconditional access to it, but they should also be protected in this space so that they are not abused. Without adequate supervision and support for children, they will be exposed to all kinds of abuse in this space. The potential harm of media, especially the Internet, to children is not limited to inappropriate content; And there are many children who have been and will continue to be harmed by the production of lucrative advertising or commercial content through the publication of their photos and videos in cyberspace. Therefore, in this article, an attempt has been made to study and pathology of such actions in the media space and its effects on the life and future of children. In this regard, the relevant laws in Iran and the international arena have been reviewed. In order to be aware of these laws, we should not inadvertently encourage the publication of more images under discussion, and also in case of encountering such cases, due to being surrounded and mastering the legal cases, appropriate and effective measures can be taken.