Privacy
How to protect minors' information in a shared directory
Minors can be part of a useful family or group directory, but their contact details and visibility need deliberate controls.
Quick answer
Minors can be part of a useful family or group directory, but their contact details and visibility need deliberate controls. The practical workflow is to define the list, collect only the fields needed, review submissions before committing changes, and export or print from the reviewed source of truth.
Separate profile presence from contact visibility
A child may need to appear under a household or family relationship without exposing phone numbers, email addresses, or profile links.
Review before export
Before printing or exporting, check whether minors should be included, hidden, or shown only with household-level information.
Use group roles
Only trusted owners and admins should manage sensitive fields. Ordinary members should see only what the group has chosen to share.
Practical checklist
- Define the exact scope before collecting or exporting data.
- Keep people and households separate so shared addresses are not duplicated.
- Collect missing information with a short mobile-friendly request.
- Review submissions before changing shared records.
- Choose print and export fields based on the audience and privacy risk.
FAQ
Can print output hide minors?
Yes. GroupDex print and export workflows include privacy controls for minors and hidden contact details.