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PRIVACY AND SECURITY OF CHILDREN

Protecting Our Students: Why We Safeguard Children’s Identities Online

At Blossoms International School, the safety and privacy of our students are our top priorities. While we celebrate our students’ achievements and activities, we strictly avoid sharing identifiable photos or personal details of children on public platforms, including our website. Below are key reasons for this policy, aligned with global child safety standards:

Risk of Unauthorized Use

Photos of children uploaded online can be downloaded, copied, or misused by strangers, including:
- Identity theft: Malicious actors may harvest images to create fake profiles or exploit personal information.
- Data mining: Photos can be used for facial recognition technology or targeted advertising without consent.
- Cyberbullying: Images could be altered or shared inappropriately, leading to emotional harm.

Geotagging and Location Tracking

Many photos contain hidden metadata (e.g., location, device details) that could reveal a child’s daily routines, school address, or home neighborhood. This poses risks of stalking or physical security breaches.

Long-Term Digital Footprint

Once photos are online, they are nearly impossible to erase permanently. A child’s image could resurface years later without their consent, impacting their future privacy, education, or career opportunities.

Compliance with Child Protection Laws

Laws like the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and GDPR-K (for minors) restrict sharing children’s data without explicit parental consent. We adhere to these regulations to avoid legal repercussions for families and the institution.

Minimizing Exposure to Malicious Actors

Publicly available photos can attract attention from predators or scammers who target children. By limiting online exposure, we reduce opportunities for grooming or exploitation.

Our Approach to Sharing School Moments Safely

To balance celebration and security, we use these alternatives:

Anonymous Content: Group photos where individual faces are blurred or not clearly visible.
Symbolic Imagery: Using icons, avatars, or artwork to represent student achievements.
Password-Protected Platforms: Sharing event photos privately via secure portals (e.g., parent-only apps).
Consent-Based Sharing: Uploading images only with explicit written permission from parents/guardians.

How Parents Can Help

Avoid posting identifiable school photos (e.g., uniforms, logos) on public social media.
Report any unauthorized use of your child’s image to the school immediately.
Discuss online safety with your child to build awareness of digital risks.

Commitment to Safety

At Blossoms International School we believe protecting children’s identities today ensures their safety tomorrow. For questions about our privacy policies, contact us for any query.

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