WHY IT MATTERS
Family videos can accidentally disclose enough information for viewers to identify where a child lives, attends school or regularly spends time.
1. HIDE SCHOOL IDENTIFIERS
Uniforms, logos and school buildings can identify locations.
2. DON’T SHOW ADDRESSES
House numbers and street signs should remain private.
3. PROTECT DAILY ROUTINES
Predictable schedules reveal when and where children can be found.
4. CHECK VIDEO BACKGROUNDS
Tiny visual clues can reveal substantial information.
5. DON’T FILM ROUTES
Regular journeys can identify both destinations and starting points.
6. DELAY LOCATION-BASED POSTS
Avoid revealing where children currently are.
7. KEEP CLUBS PRIVATE
Sports, dance and other regular activities can reveal predictable locations.
8. DON’T PUBLISH TIMETABLES
Calendars and discussions of future plans can expose schedules.
9. REVIEW OLD VIDEOS COLLECTIVELY
Different uploads may reveal different pieces of the same puzzle.
10. MINIMISE IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
The safest location information is information strangers never receive.
BOTTOM LINE
One vlog may reveal very little. Hundreds of vlogs can reveal an entire routine.