It is important for parents to know that, with only a few exceptions, it is legal forstrangers to take pictures or videos of minors in a public space. Public space here isdefined as an open indoor or outdoor area that is physically accessible to all suchaspublic parks, sidewalks, beaches and streets. Parents are not required to giveconsent or sign a release before these images are posted online.In a public space, itis reasonable to question the person taking photos or videos and to ask them to stopand ask them to delete the photos or video.For more information, read the VIRTUS® article “When People Take Photos and Videos of Minors withoutPermission” at lacatholics.org/did-you-know.