Back-to-school online safety tips from Manitoba RCMP [Video]

It has become a ritual for many parents come September – posting a first-day-of-school photo of their child to commemorate the start of the school year.

But police say those back-to-class posts can contain safety issues for children if parents aren’t mindful.

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“You want to make sure that you’re not posting too much information,” Manitoba RCMP Cpl. Julie Courchaine told CTV Morning Live Winnipeg in an interview.

Things that should be left out of the post – school names, school logos, school bus numbers, and the house number or street name where the child lives. This information can often be in the background of photos, giving predators clues as to where the child lives or goes to school.

Parents should also check their privacy settings. Even if only friends and family can see your activity, …