Dubai schools tightened photo and video rules to protect pupil privacy. The measures clarify when images or recordings may be taken, stored or shared. Parents, staff and visitors should follow each school’s consent process, especially for events and social-media publication.

The details

Dubai schools introduced tighter controls on photographing and recording pupils in school settings. The measures are intended to protect children privacy and clarify when images or video may be taken, stored or shared. Parents should follow each school consent process.

The policy is relevant to school staff, parents, visitors and event organisers who may photograph or record children. Different requirements may apply to a private family image, a school event, a live stream or material intended for publication.

Parents should follow the school consent process and check how images are stored, accessed and shared. The announcement should not be read as a blanket ban on all photography; the practical position depends on the school policy, consent and the setting.