A local social media influencer had visited the school, interacted with the children and uploaded videos online. It highlighted a much larger issue: in an era where smartphones and social media are part of everyday life, children begin leaving digital footprints long before they understand their consequences. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 recognises children's identifiable photographs and videos as personal data requiring special care. Perhaps the time has come to ask whether educational institutions need clearer digital media practices that balance celebration with responsibility. In the digital age, that responsibility extends beyond the classroom to the online world.