{
  "id": 12161185,
  "title": "Dubai schools tighten photo and video rules to protect pupil privacy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/dubai-schools-tighten-photo-and-video-rules-to-protect-pupil-privacy-12161185",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T13:14:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/05/dubai-schools-tighten-photo-and-video-rules-to-protect-pupil-privacy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai's schools have introduced new rules to protect pupils' privacy by limiting the taking of photos and videos on campus. Parents are advised not to capture images of other children or staff members without consent, and to refrain from sharing such content on social media or other online platforms. The guidelines aim to balance the desire of families to document school events with the need to safeguard children's privacy. Private schools in Dubai, as per federal law and regulatory requirements, must protect pupils' personal data and maintain their rights. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority advises against photographing pupils in vulnerable situations or during emergencies. Parents in Dubai generally support these measures, acknowledging the ease with which images can be shared online and the importance of respecting other families' privacy choices. However, some parents expressed concerns about the practicality of implementing these rules in busy school events, stating that controlling unauthorized photography can be challenging. Nonetheless, schools already employ consent forms and may limit photography during certain events, acknowledging that stricter controls are currently unfeasible.",
  "summary": "Schools in Dubai have reminded parents to avoid taking photos or videos that capture children other than their own, or staff, without their consent on campus. The guidance applies to classrooms, corridors, playgrounds, assemblies, and school drop-off and pick-up areas. Parents are also asked not to share images or videos featuring other pupils on social media, WhatsApp groups or other online…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Dubai schools tighten photo and video rules to protect pupil privacy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/dubai-schools-tighten-photo-and-video-rules-to-protect-pupil-privacy",
        "published": "2026-10-05T13:14:07.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}