Is it safe to post pictures of your kids on social media?

“Any time a picture is shared digitally on social media, you should assume that it could get out of your control,” she warns. She adds that “any device in your home that is taking in digital data and sharing it back to a software application” poses a potential danger.

Should you post pictures of children online?

Remember that if you take pictures of other people’s children, you should never share those photos without their consent. If you’ve taken pictures at a sports event, for instance, or at a sleepover, remember to ask the other parents if they’re cool with sharing the photos.

Why do so many people post pictures of their kids on Facebook?

Well, for a start, because you’re a woman and judging by my own feed, women account for 99\% of Facebook users uploading pictures of their kids. I understand.

Should you share your child’s photos on social media?

If you do decide to share, try asking your children what they’re comfortable with and take some precautions. Pay close attention to privacy settings on your social media pages. Choose your photos carefully and watermark the ones you post publicly. Ask friends and family to refrain from posting photos or videos of your child.

Should mums post pictures of their kids on Facebook?

A recent US study found that 63\% of mums use Facebook; of these, 97\% said they post pictures of their child; 89\% post status updates about them, and 46\% post videos. I do it myself, though sparingly – and admittedly this is more to cultivate the image that my life hasn’t been completely swamped by my kids, rather than because of any safety fears.

What does Facebook do with your photos?

However, we do know at least one thing Facebook does with photos: train its AI. Facebook offers a facial recognition service that can determine who is in a picture and suggest corresponding name tags. So, if you upload a photo from your high school reunion, Facebook is able to prompt you to tag your old pals.