Schools that put a thread on the needle

It's such a reasonable decision that it seems a lie that it took so long to make it. And in fact, it's not a majority decision.

Recently, a new policy has been adopted by schools on their social media platforms: not posting images of students where they can be clearly identified. Despite having the necessary permissions to use the images of children, they have made the decision to prioritize their privacy and ensure that their online presence does not negatively affect them in the future. This trend has been welcomed by many parents and guardians, who share the concern for the safety and privacy of their children in an increasingly digital world.

Until now, image rights for minors had been requested for very specific uses, such as the production of educational materials or internally within the school. But with the rise of social networks, this control has been blurred and the door has been opened to a massive dissemination of images. The publication of these images on Instagram, Facebook or other platforms not only increases the visibility of students, but also exposes them to risks that are often not considered enough. These risks include the unauthorized use of the images by third parties, to the possibility that these images will be permanently archived in databases accessible in the future.

For this reason, we must applaud this new policy for the protection of the digital identity of minors. When we publish images of them on the networks, we are contributing to creating a digital footprint that could influence their future. A child who appears in a photograph today may not want that image to be available when they are adults. In addition, schools must understand that the educational context must be a safe and protected space, where students can develop without the pressure of being constantly exposed to public scrutiny. There is no need, there either, to encourage this overexposure in minors. We must all understand that in a hyperconnected world, maintaining one's own privacy is essential to preserving our security.

It is important to remember that images of minors are particularly sensitive and, therefore, must be managed with extreme care. Guaranteeing the privacy of children on social networks is a shared responsibility for schools, families and society in general. With measures like this, we are contributing to creating a safer and more respectful environment for future generations.

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