The Youth PrivacyApp now also answers questions from parents dealing with youth care. The app was already there for young people and professionals in youth care and protection. The app shows the different groups what rights and obligations they have in terms of privacy and information exchange.
PrivacyApp for parents
The new information in the PrivacyApp Youth is tailored for parents with a child in youth aid or youth protection. They get answers to questions such as "What information goes into the file?", "What information are social workers allowed to share?" and "Who has to give permission for sharing information? In the app, parents will also find a handy flow to determine their legal status.
Also for professionals and young people
Among other things, professionals can see what information they are allowed to share with other professionals and parents, and how to report to Safe Home. Youth care providers and youth doctors, employees of the municipality or district team, employees of Safe Home and the Child Protection Council: they all find tailored information about their situation. The PrivacyApp Youth also already answered questions from young people.
About the PrivacyApp
The PrivacyApp Youth is an initiative of "In good faith; the privacy of youth safeguarded" - a coalition of more than 20 trade and professional organizations in youth aid and youth protection, including the VNG.
This news item can also be found in the Youth & Education file.
