“Am I allowed to publish pictures of my child on social media or not?” is one of the most frequently asked questions for new parents today. But this question becomes a real conflict when parents separate: Am I allowed to post pictures of my child on social media if the other parent doesn’t agree? 

The answer is very clear: NO. 

Photos of a child under the age of 14 may not be published without the consent of both parents, and the deletion of the publications can be demanded out of court and in court.

What happens after the age of 14? In this case, instead of the other parent, the minor child has to consent to the publication