DIGITAL LITERACY IN THE TRAINING OF FUTURE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, LEGAL RESTRICTIONS, DATA PROTECTION AND PARENTAL REQUEST

The aim of the article is to substantiate the content and components of digital literacy in the training of future primary school teachers, taking into account legal restrictions, personal data protection and typical parental requests regarding digital practices at school.The object is the process of professional training of future primary school teachers in the conditions of using digital tools, which involves the lawful processing of children's personal data and communication with parents.The article examines digital literacy in the training of future primary school teachers as the basis of professional readiness for work in an educational environment where materials, assessment and communication are increasingly supported by digital platforms and services.It is determined that the digital literacy of a teacher encompasses technical skills, methodological lesson design, media education, the development of critical thinking of students, supporting the digital well-being of the child and the formation of a culture of safe behavior in the digital environment.The pedagogical risks associated with excessive screen time, cyberbullying, uncontrolled contacts and the transfer of school conflicts to group chats are characterized, and it is proven that the prevention of these risks should be part of the teaching methodology, not an addition to it.The legal block establishes that typical educational practices, including registration on platforms, use of third-party applications for assessment, conducting class chats, storing students' work in cloud storage, as well as publishing photos and videos from educational events, are related to the processing of children's personal data and require transparent procedures.The need to adhere to the principles of data minimization, targeted use, limitation of storage periods, access control and secure settings of services is justified, as well as coordinating the teacher's actions with the policies of the educational institution and clearly informing families about the rules for data processing is established.It is established that a professional response to such № 12(22) 2025 24 requests requires a combination of pedagogical reasoning with legal correctness, as well as a willingness to offer safe alternatives without discriminating against the student and without worsening his access to education.