Naturally parents who are proud of their children may want to share moments that are important to them with others online, and in particular on social media or in family group chats. However, there are a number of important considerations for parents when sharing information about their child online. Once information has been shared online it is there forever, and can impact on a child’s right to privacy and digital footprint. Developments in AI technologies also raise further concerns around misuse of images or videos.·
Worried about something you have seen online or concerned about your child? Childline and the National Parents Council Primary offer free advice and support service.
Childline is a support service for young people up to the age of 18.There is a 24hr telephone, online and mobile phone texting service.
The National Parents Council Primary enables and empowers parents to be effective partners in their children’s education.
Sometimes you might unwittingly stumble across illegal online content like child abuse imagery. Always remember: you can report it and get it removed using Hotline.ie.
Hotline.ie exists to combat the distribution and proliferation of illegal content, like child sexual
abuse content, in conjunction with police and Internet Industry