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The question of sharing images of children online is complex, one that has many different issues to take into account.
Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim said: “Once a photograph goes on the internet, it’s hard for it to be erased from the online environment.”
He added, “A photograph also contains information. It shows the child, it may identify a child and may contain inadvertent information, for example; it could reveal a medical condition, or a location, or the fact that the child regularly attends a sporting event. This could lead to a security issue for the child. Also, depending on the photo it may cause some form of harassment for the child. The child may not want it there in the future, yet once online the information will be there for a very long time.”
Rachel Chappell, founder and publisher of North Shore Mums said that as a parent the ultimate concern is that an innocently shared image could fall into the wrong hands.
“While, it’s quite common to [share] on your personal Facebook page, it would be completely inappropriate to post photos of other people’s children within a wider audience,” she said.
With this in mind, what should people be doing to safeguard the safety of their friends’ children?
The solution is simple according to Mrs Chappell.
“I think permission should always been requested. Obviously everyone has different opinions around the sharing of images online — some don’t mind at all, while others have real concerns about images of their children being in the public domain. A campaign that addresses the ‘seeking of permission’ would be really useful to raise awareness,” she said.
She added, “I personally don’t mind if friends post photos of my children on their own personal Facebook page with a ‘friends only’ privacy setting, for example, of a child’s birthday party. If you didn’t know the parent very well, I think they should let you know they’re planning on posting photos, so that you have the opportunity to say if you’re not comfortable.”
Mr Pilgrim agrees with this protocol.
He said, “It really comes down to having respect for others’ privacy. Consider it from your own perspective, would you be comfortable having pictures of your family and children shared online? Adults should be sensitive to others concerns, and always get a parent’s consent before sharing. Individuals also need to look at the privacy setting of their accounts, is it at its most secure? In this way you protect your own privacy and that of your friends.”
So, the next time you’re scrolling through your photos and you come across a cute photo of old mate Jane’s rug rat, exercise some caution before posting.
To share, or not to share? That’s the digital dilemma. Picture: SolStock
EVERY
TIME we log into our Facebook feed these days, it seems we’re inundated
with pictures of adorable babies and children. But just because
everyone is sharing this content, doesn’t mean it should be done.
Look
we get it, our mates’ kids can be cute at times, and while most of us
only have the best of intentions when we hit share, the reality is
there’s no telling where the content may end up. And once it’s out
there, it’s out there forever.The question of sharing images of children online is complex, one that has many different issues to take into account.
Australian Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim said: “Once a photograph goes on the internet, it’s hard for it to be erased from the online environment.”
He added, “A photograph also contains information. It shows the child, it may identify a child and may contain inadvertent information, for example; it could reveal a medical condition, or a location, or the fact that the child regularly attends a sporting event. This could lead to a security issue for the child. Also, depending on the photo it may cause some form of harassment for the child. The child may not want it there in the future, yet once online the information will be there for a very long time.”
Rachel Chappell, founder and publisher of North Shore Mums said that as a parent the ultimate concern is that an innocently shared image could fall into the wrong hands.
“While, it’s quite common to [share] on your personal Facebook page, it would be completely inappropriate to post photos of other people’s children within a wider audience,” she said.
With this in mind, what should people be doing to safeguard the safety of their friends’ children?
The solution is simple according to Mrs Chappell.
“I think permission should always been requested. Obviously everyone has different opinions around the sharing of images online — some don’t mind at all, while others have real concerns about images of their children being in the public domain. A campaign that addresses the ‘seeking of permission’ would be really useful to raise awareness,” she said.
She added, “I personally don’t mind if friends post photos of my children on their own personal Facebook page with a ‘friends only’ privacy setting, for example, of a child’s birthday party. If you didn’t know the parent very well, I think they should let you know they’re planning on posting photos, so that you have the opportunity to say if you’re not comfortable.”
Mr Pilgrim agrees with this protocol.
He said, “It really comes down to having respect for others’ privacy. Consider it from your own perspective, would you be comfortable having pictures of your family and children shared online? Adults should be sensitive to others concerns, and always get a parent’s consent before sharing. Individuals also need to look at the privacy setting of their accounts, is it at its most secure? In this way you protect your own privacy and that of your friends.”
So, the next time you’re scrolling through your photos and you come across a cute photo of old mate Jane’s rug rat, exercise some caution before posting.
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