Why initials, age bands, and blurred photos are used
Karean Carr
Last Update 2 months ago
When children appear on the LittleLink ID public profile, the information shown is intentionally limited. Instead of displaying full personal details, the system uses initials, age bands, and blurred photos.
This is part of how the platform protects children’s information.
Why initials are used
On the public profile, a child’s full first name and last name are not shown. Instead, LittleLink ID shows the child’s initials, such as A. Y.
This helps reduce the amount of identifying information displayed publicly.
Why age bands are used
A child’s full date of birth is stored for internal use, but on the public profile it is shown as an age band, such as 1–2 years old.
This allows age-related information to be available without showing exact birth details.
Why blurred photos are used
If a child photo is uploaded, LittleLink ID automatically generates a blurred version for the public profile rather than showing the original image.
This means the profile can still help with recognition in an emergency while reducing the privacy risks of showing a clear photo.
Choosing not to show a photo
If you would prefer not to show a child’s photo at all, you can select Do not show on public profile in the child’s profile. This allows the photo to remain for internal use only.
Why this approach is used
These design choices help LittleLink ID:
Good to know
If a parent or approver asks why the public profile does not show full details, you can explain that this is intentional and part of how LittleLink ID protects children’s information.
This is part of how the platform protects children’s information.
Why initials are used
On the public profile, a child’s full first name and last name are not shown. Instead, LittleLink ID shows the child’s initials, such as A. Y.
This helps reduce the amount of identifying information displayed publicly.
Why age bands are used
A child’s full date of birth is stored for internal use, but on the public profile it is shown as an age band, such as 1–2 years old.
This allows age-related information to be available without showing exact birth details.
Why blurred photos are used
If a child photo is uploaded, LittleLink ID automatically generates a blurred version for the public profile rather than showing the original image.
This means the profile can still help with recognition in an emergency while reducing the privacy risks of showing a clear photo.
Choosing not to show a photo
If you would prefer not to show a child’s photo at all, you can select Do not show on public profile in the child’s profile. This allows the photo to remain for internal use only.
Why this approach is used
These design choices help LittleLink ID:
- show only what is necessary
- reduce unnecessary exposure of child information
- support emergency use in a more privacy-conscious way.
Good to know
If a parent or approver asks why the public profile does not show full details, you can explain that this is intentional and part of how LittleLink ID protects children’s information.