As education becomes increasingly digital, platforms that serve students and learning institutions carry a serious responsibility — especially when minors are involved.
At Elimys, protecting children’s personal data and images is not an afterthought. It is built directly into how the platform operates.
Why Protecting Minors’ Data Matters
Students under the age of 18 cannot fully consent to how their personal information is used online. When photos, names, or application details are mishandled, the risks include:
Loss of privacy
Misuse of images
Long-term digital footprints created without consent
Education platforms must go beyond basic security and actively reduce exposure. Elimys takes this responsibility seriously.
What Data Elimys Collects — and What It Avoids
Elimys is designed to help institutions present opportunities, not to profile individual children.
The platform focuses on:
Institution profiles and branding
Course, intake, job, and scholarship information
Application data submitted voluntarily
Elimys does not publicly display sensitive personal details of minors, and it avoids publishing identifiable student information unless proper consent is confirmed.
How Elimys Handles Photos of Minors Safely
Photos are important for showcasing learning environments — but they must be handled responsibly. Elimys applies multiple safeguards.
1. Automatic Face Blurring for Safety
When photos uploaded by institutions contain students, faces are blurred to prevent identification.
This approach:
Protects minors from being recognized online
Reduces the risk of misuse or unauthorized sharing
Allows institutions to showcase facilities and activities without exposing individuals
Face blurring is applied even when images are otherwise appropriate. Safety comes first.
2. Consent Is Still Required
Blurring does not replace consent.
If an institution wishes to display identifiable images of students, Elimys requires confirmation that parent or guardian consent has been obtained. Without consent, identifiable images are not allowed.
3. Institution-Controlled Content Only
All photos on Elimys are uploaded and managed by verified institutions. These typically include:
Campus buildings and classrooms
Laboratories, workshops, and facilities
Learning environments and equipment
Elimys does not allow random or user-submitted photos of minors.
Secure Storage and Controlled Access
Photos and data on Elimys are stored in secure systems with controlled access. This helps prevent:
Unauthorized downloads
Automated scraping
Exposure through unsecured public folders
Only authorized users can manage or update institutional content.
Parents and Guardians Remain in Control
Elimys recognizes the role of parents and guardians in protecting children’s privacy.
That’s why:
Consent is respected and required
Data removal requests are honored
Privacy concerns can be raised and addressed
Families are not locked out of decisions affecting their children’s information.
Why This Matters for Education Platforms
Education should open doors — not expose students to risk.
By combining face blurring, consent enforcement, and secure data handling, Elimys:
Builds trust with parents and institutions
Encourages responsible digital representation
Allows institutions to be visible without compromising child safety
This balance is critical for modern education platforms.
Conclusion
Protecting minors online is not optional — it is essential.
Elimys addresses this by:
Blurring faces in photos involving students
Requiring consent for identifiable images
Limiting data collection to what is necessary
Giving parents and guardians control
When institutions and families use Elimys, they engage with a platform that values privacy, safety, and responsible digital education.