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with massivemanifestations for racial justice And the black life material that takes place through the United States in recent days, many people can be involved in events for the first time in their lives. And those who are new to protest could have the instinct to grasp the moment, whether to document for those who are not there, recognize their place in, or other proof of solidarity. But before taking and posting a selfie or any other snapshots of a protest, think about the potential danger that sharing this photo on social media could cause. While you might only intend to introduce you, there may be other people in the image, and photos of the display of protesters where their faces are visible is a serious problem of privacy.

May 31, the singerLana del Rey learned this lesson when she received for repulseVideo detachment of the event She had witnessed. His critics believed that sharing images of the event, and zooming on the protesters present, she exposed their identity to a wide audience. (Del Rey has 16.5 million followers on Instagram.) Other musicians, likeTinashe andKehlani, Requested DEL REY to delete his Instagram position, calling dangerous. In the end, the position has been descended.

But even people without a platform like del Rey should think twice before sharing photos of events where other participants can be clearly viewed. AsCable Notes, "Make sure you havethe authorization to photograph or filming the other protesters which would be potentially identifiable in your content. And think well before livestreaming. It is important to document what is happening, but difficult to be sure that all those who might appear in your feed is to be included ".

The widespread use ofFacial recognition software is a concern for many activists, but they note that photos published on Facebook and Instagram could be dangerous regardless of. "I am really concerned about the potential use of social media monitoring to track out protesters or disrupt peaceful demonstrations before you start,"Allie Funk, A research analyst at Freedom House, saidCable.

Due to these concerns, software engineers develop tools forCrumble the faces of protesters In the photos, making it easier for participants to share images of protests without exposing anyone with evil. Some people have taken back photos by using simple applications or cropping images so that no one is identifiable. These steps may seem unnecessary to some, especially when so many protesters wear masks, but activists believe that the protection of the identity of the protesters is worth the extra effort.

So, while you can document your presence during a manifestation, think about what you exactly demonstrate and that could see it. If your selfie puts someone else in the danger, was he really worth it?