Protecting the privacy of students is governed
by Australian privacy legislation.
The legislation has implications for classroom activities when
student work and/or related information about students is published
in digital format.
The DET WA Students Online policy states:
- Principals must gain written permission from the student or their parent if the student is under 18 years of age, before publishing video recordings, photographs or comments relating to their students.
- Teachers must advise students they should not reveal personal information including names, addresses, financial details (e.g. credit card), telephone numbers or images (video or photographic) of themselves or others.
Guidelines include:
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The school address or email address may be used where it is necessary for students to receive a reply.
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Students should also be made aware that, since their online services email address contains their personal name, this address should also be protected and should never be used in non-school online communications.
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- Legal
Aspects of Internet Compliance
DET, WA Policy February 2001
Includes legal advice to schools on privacy requirements.
- Information
Privacy and Security
DET, WA Policy January 2001
This policy relates to privacy issues for staff working
in DET schools. It covers the use of personal information
and the right of people providing that information
to know how it will be used.
- The
Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Australian Government
Provides background to and details of Australian privacy
laws.
- Who's
chatting to your kids? [1.6MB PDF]
Western Australia Police
This brochure provides practical information about
Internet safety and ways parents can minimise potential
risks to their children.
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