Resolution on Children's Online Privacy
In October 2008, the 30th International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners met in Strasbourg, and passed a resolution.
The resolution supports education approaches, but also calls for legislation in respective jurisdictions limiting the collection, use and disclosure of personal information about children with appropriate provisions for violations. It also calls for limitations on what can be collected, used and disclosed.
The resolution urges operators of websites created for children to demonstrate social responsibility by "... adopting privacy policies and usage agreements that are clear, simple and understandable... "
Of course, this resolution has no standing in law, and probably won't even result in a code of practice; but it is notable that our own Information Commissioner is a co-sponsor!