Lesson 4: Publishing Safely — Privacy Settings + Permissions

Why this matters

Publishing is powerful—but you must protect yourself and others. A safe story is a responsible story.

Learning goals

By the end of this lesson, you can:

• Publish with privacy and consent in mind
• Avoid harmful exposure and harassment
• Use basic safety settings on common platforms

1. A) Safety checklist before publishing

• No phone numbers, IDs, home addresses, school registers
• No revealing location details that create risk
• No naming/shaming individuals
• Minors protected (avoid clear faces unless guardian permission is explicitly secured)
• Sensitive topics handled carefully (blur, voice-only, silhouettes)

1. B) Privacy options (choose what fits your situation)

If your story is sensitive:

• Post as Unlisted (YouTube) and share link only
• Share to a closed group (class WhatsApp) instead of public
• Disable comments if possible
• Use neutral titles that don’t provoke attacks

If your story is safe for public:

• Public upload is ok, but still avoid personal data
• Moderate comments where possible

1. C) Permissions & consent (quick reminder)

You should have:

• Verbal consent recorded OR written consent (where possible)
• Clear permission to use interviews/voices
• Safe handling of anyone vulnerable

Mini-task

Write one paragraph: “How I ensured safety and consent in my final project.”