Public Safety Advisory: Protecting Student Privacy in Back-to-School Photos
By Fayette County Discussions
As the local school year approaches, public safety officials are encouraging Fayette County parents to review digital safety practices before sharing back-to-school photos, warning that chalkboard signs displaying a student's full name, school, teacher, grade, or age can expose personal details to unintended audiences.
FAYETTE COUNTY, Pa. — As the local school year approaches, public safety officials and child privacy advocates are encouraging parents to review digital safety practices before sharing back-to-school photos online.
Information frequently displayed on custom chalkboard signs — such as a student's full name, school name, teacher, grade, age, or favorite locations — can expose personal details to unintended audiences.
**Omit Specific Identifiers:** Exclude school names, teacher names, and birthdates from visible signs.
**Inspect Image Backgrounds:** Verify that street signs, house numbers, or vehicle license plates are not visible in the shot.
**Utilize Private Sharing:** Share milestone photos directly with family members via messaging apps rather than posting publicly.
**Audit Privacy Settings:** Ensure social media audience controls are limited strictly to verified contacts.