In today’s digital age, the safety and privacy of children are paramount, especially when it comes to sharing photos online. GeoSnapShot, a leading platform for event photography, understands these concerns and offers robust tools for schools to champion the privacy and security of their students.
The most imperative of these tools is ‘photo redaction’. This article aims to provide parents with the essential facts around photo redaction technology, its importance, how it is used by schools, and the steps parents can take to request redaction for their child.
What is Photo Redaction?
Photo redaction is a GeoSnapShot tool used to seamlessly and accurately hide all photos of a specific student from public view.
This feature is particularly useful for protecting the privacy of media-protected students. When a photo is redacted, it is blocked from being visible in public galleries.
Why is Photo Redaction Important?
Photo redaction is essential for protecting the privacy and identity of protected minors. Here are some key reasons why photo redaction is essential:
Privacy Protection: Redacting photos ensures that unauthorized individuals cannot view images of children, protecting them from potential risks.
Compliance with Regulations: Many regions have strict laws regarding the sharing of children's photos online. Redaction helps schools comply with these regulations.
Parental Control: It provides parents with the control to decide if photos of their children can be publicly accessible.
School Policies: Schools can enforce their privacy policies effectively by redacting photos as needed.
How is Photo Redaction Used by Schools?
Schools that use GeoSnapShot can leverage photo redaction to enhance student privacy. Here’s a run-down of how it works in a typical school setting:
Uploading Photos: School staff upload event photos to the GeoSnapShot platform.
Identifying Photos for Redaction: Schoolbox integrates directly with the schools Student Information System (SIS) which then automatically identifies students media permissions and relates that information directly back to GeoSnapShot.
Reviewing Redaction: Using the GeoSnapShot dashboard, authorised staff can view the students that have been identified for redaction. GeoSnapShot’s patented facial-recognition technology then identifies all images of the protected student on the platform, and immediately redacts them from public view.
Managing Redacted Photos: The redacted photos remain stored in the system but are not visible in the public gallery. Schools can manage and review these photos as needed.
Photo redaction is a vital tool for protecting the privacy of children in school event photos. By understanding how this technology works parents can take proactive measures to ensure their child’s privacy. GeoSnapShot provides an efficient and user-friendly platform for managing photo redaction, giving schools and parents peace of mind.