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The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (Privacy Commissioner), Ms Ada CHUNG Lai-ling, published an article entitled “Responsible ‘Sharenting’ for Protecting Children’s Digital Privacy” on Hong Kong Lawyer.

The Privacy Commissioner pointed out that as the phenomenon of “sharenting” (a portmanteau of “sharing” and “parenting”) is getting more popular nowadays, parents may unintentionally compromise their children’s security by divulging their children’s personal data or identity via online posts. As the potential impacts of oversharing children’s daily lives online may encompass long-term consequences affecting their education or work prospects, parents are encouraged to seek their children’s views before posting any materials relating to them to show respect to their privacy rights.

The Privacy Commissioner also mentioned that the PCPD recently published a pamphlet entitled “Sharenting Dos and Don’ts”, which sets out some helpful tips for parents to consider before publishing any posts about their children online. The Privacy Commissioner urged parents to consider the long-term consequences of their behaviours online when cocreating a shared digital presence with their children.