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30th August 2022
09:57am BST

They're urging the public not to post photos of their children in their uniforms online, especially if the school crest is visible.
They tweeted, "As schools nationwide begin to reopen this week - lots of proud loved ones will be uploading and posting photos of children in uniform."
They're calling on parents to be careful with what they post on social media.
https://twitter.com/gardainfo/status/1564280261507948545
They have advised parents to blur out the school logo on their child's uniform. You should also blur out any other identifiable information from the photo.
They've also been told to switch off the location on their phone too.
Many of us will take the obligatory back-to-school photo at the front of the house, but Gardaí have asked parents to be careful about this.
Blurring out the number of your house is key when protecting your child's safety online.
Parents should be vigilant about who they're sharing the photos with, especially on social media apps like Instagram.Explore more on these topics: