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With the start of the new academic year, schools in the UAE are reminding their students not to share any images taken on school premises. Parents have been warned and instructed to tell their children not to take or share any school images on social media without prior permission, as this violates the country's privacy laws.
Although certain schools have made laptops and tablets mandatory for students to bring to school as learning aids, mobile phones and tablets with SIM cards remain strictly prohibited.
Under the UAE's privacy laws, students could be taken to court for taking and sharing photos of others without their consent.
The court may impose judicial measures, such as probation or community service. The Public Prosecution can impose administrative measures on minors, such as guardians' supervision, social duties, and electronic monitoring.
Although students could face legal action for sharing photos, guardians and schools can also be held liable.
With more than one million students returning after the summer break, schools have held cybersecurity assemblies for parents and students.
These assemblies allow students and parents to get reacquainted with the UAE's privacy laws, and for new students to learn about them.
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