Police urge parents not to post first-day photos revealing their child's school
Latvia's State Police is asking parents who photograph their children on the first day of school to avoid posting images that reveal the name of the educational institution. Such details could make it possible to identify where a child studies.
The first day of school is traditionally marked by a wave of photographs, as parents capture their children at the school entrance, holding flowers and new school bags. Latvia's State Police, however, is reminding parents to think twice before sharing these images on social media.
The main concern involves photos that show the school's name or other details that allow the specific institution a child attends to be identified. Police are advising parents to keep such photos for the family archive rather than posting them publicly online.
Why it matters
According to police, not everyone needs to know which school a particular child attends. Publicly available information about a child's whereabouts and daily routine could potentially be misused, so parents are encouraged to think carefully about what they share online.
The appeal is part of a broader police effort to remind the public about children's digital safety and privacy, particularly during periods when interest in students' daily lives on social media tends to increase.
