Noor Says NoPosting photos of your kids online: what should you check?
Sources reviewed on November 1, 2026. Based on public advice, see below.
Check three things: who can see it, what it gives away, and if your child would be OK with it later. Ireland's Data Protection Commission suggests private messaging apps for family updates, and turning off location. Ask your child too, so they learn that they get a say about their own pictures.
Who can see it?
The Irish Data Protection Commission suggests a limited audience, like a close friends list. It also suggests checking your followers now and then: would you be comfortable sharing a photo of your child with this person? If not, remove them.
For family, a private messaging app is an easier place to share, and you can ask relatives not to pass it on.
What does the photo give away?
- Location. Turn off geo-location when posting.
- Your home. Is the house number visible, or a landmark that shows where you live?
- School or club. Is a name or crest visible in the background?
- Sensitive moments. Think twice about health, school progress or beach pictures.
What questions can you ask yourself?
Children and Screens suggests asking: would I show this picture or video to a stranger on the street? It also points out that content about a child's difficult moments can follow them into their later social lives.
Why ask your child?
Because it shows them that they have a say. Children and Screens says you can model good consent by asking your kids. A young child can't fully weigh this, so you still decide, but the question counts. "May I send this picture to Grandma?" is a good start.
What about other people?
Tell family and friends what you want, before the party. If someone shares a photo you don't like, ask them to take it down. Your child can learn to say it too. Read what to do if an image is misused.
Frequently asked questions
Should I never post my kids?
That's your choice. Our sources don't say never. They suggest limiting the audience, removing location details and thinking about how your child may feel later.
What about school photos?
Ask your school how it shares pictures. Children and Screens has a section on child privacy in school content. You can often say no to public posting.
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- Should your child's name be on their backpack?
All topics are in the overview of parents' questions. The big picture is in the guide How do you help keep your child safe online? A guide for ages 4 to 8. Want to practice this with your child? That's why the picture book Noor Says No was made.
Sources
Each source was read on November 1, 2026. These organizations are not connected to this site or the book.
- Data Protection Commission (Ireland): Sharenting: Top Tips.
- Children and Screens: Before You Post: Tips for Sharing Your Child's Life Online.
This is general information, not a replacement for professional help. Worried about a child? In the US, call or text Childhelp at 1-800-422-4453. In the UK, call the NSPCC at 0808 800 5000. Immediate danger: call 911 or 999.
