Parents warned against oversharing children's information on social media

Malaysian parents are being strongly advised against excessively sharing their children's personal details and images on social media platforms. The warning comes from the Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development, which highlights the significant risks of exploitation and privacy violations that such oversharing can create.

Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri stressed the importance of ongoing digital safety education for families. While the ministry does not directly penalize parents, it consistently reminds them of the potential dangers through various outreach programs. "Parent programs cannot stop because we need to keep reminding them to understand the risks when oversharing information or pictures of their children on social media," she stated.

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Parent programs cannot stop because we need to keep reminding them to understand the risks when oversharing information or pictures of their children on social media.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is also involved in addressing online safety issues. The ministry, in collaboration with relevant agencies, aims to foster a safer online environment for children. They are also considering proposals from the 9th ASEAN Children Forum for potential inclusion in the ongoing revision of the Child Act, emphasizing the need to protect children's privacy and security in the digital age.

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When too much personal information is revealed, it opens the door for those who want to harm children. So let us work together to ensure this does not happen.