Child protection in soccer: regulatory obligations and digital tools for clubs

GDPR Safeguarding

07.08.2025

Child protection in soccer: regulatory obligations and digital solutions for clubs

Youth soccer is not just a sports arena-it is an educational context in which the safety and protection of minors is a top priority. For this reason, clubs are required to comply with increasingly stringent regulations on privacy, accountability, and internal communication.

But how can a sports club, often run by volunteers, deal with these obligations in a practical and effective way?

The main responsibilities of clubs

  • Managing personal data in accordance with the GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679)
  • Take safeguarding measures to prevent risk and abuse
  • Ensure traceability and profiling of access to information
  • Maintain protected communication channels between staff, athletes, and families

TSS: integrated digital compliance

TSS has developed a platform designed from the beginning to support clubs in complying with regulations:

  • Differentiated access by role (manager, parent, athlete, technician)
  • Document archive with collection of privacy consents
  • Traceable, secure and compliant communication
  • Reports for internal audits and regulatory updates

"Safeguarding is not compliance, it is a responsibility to families and society."- Legal & Compliance Department, TSS

Toward a culture of protection

Adopting digital tools not only simplifies the club's work, but also builds trust: among parents, in institutions and in the sports system.

TSS accompanies clubs in this as well: with training, updates and easy-to-activate operational solutions.

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