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Protecting Our Children's Privacy: Why Schools Need to Reconsider Their Questionnaires

Updated: Apr 13, 2023

As parents, we want to ensure that our children are safe and well taken care of, especially when they are away from home. That's why it's become standard practice for schools to send out questionnaires to collect important contact information in case of an emergency. However, as we fill out these forms, have we ever stopped to think about the kind of information we're sharing with the school?


In recent years, some schools have expanded their questionnaires to include questions that go beyond emergency contacts. Questions about a child's ID, nationality, country of birth, date of immigration, date of birth, years of education, and even the job of the parent have been asked. While it may seem like harmless information, is it really necessary for the safety and well-being of our children?


As parents, we have the right to know why certain information is being collected and how it will be used. Schools should be transparent about their data collection practices and ensure that they are not overstepping their boundaries by asking for unnecessary personal information.


Furthermore, it's important for schools to teach children about their right to privacy. The right to be left alone is a basic human right that should be instilled in children from a young age. By doing so, we can empower our children to protect their personal information and prevent it from being shared without their consent.


In conclusion, while it's important for schools to collect certain information for emergency purposes, we should question whether the information being collected goes beyond what is necessary.


As parents, we have the right to know why certain information is being collected and how it will be used. By teaching our children about their right to privacy, we can empower them to protect their personal information and ensure that they are not unnecessarily exposed to risks

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