Children often do not realise how much a small detail can reveal. A full name, school name, phone number, home address, location tag or even a profile photo can be used to identify them or track them. Parents should teach children that personal information is private, even if a website, game or app asks for it.
The rule should be simple: if something identifies you or shows where you are, check with an adult first. That includes usernames that use a child’s real name and posts that show uniforms, landmarks or routines.
