What types of images should be avoided to protect privacy according to policy?

Images from inside personal homes and identifying details should be avoided to protect privacy because they can reveal sensitive information about individuals and their living situations. Such images may inadvertently expose personal belongings, family dynamics, or other private aspects of a person's life, which could lead to violations of privacy rights. In the context of emergency services, maintaining confidentiality and respect for individuals' privacy is paramount. This practice aligns with the ethical responsibilities of responders, who must ensure that the dignity and privacy of the affected individuals are honored, especially in vulnerable situations such as emergencies.

While images of emergency response teams or first responders in action may highlight the work being done, these do not typically compromise anyone's privacy as they are usually taken in a professional context. Images of scenes from afar also do not focus on individual details and tend to keep personal information secure, in contrast to close-up images that can depict personal spaces and identifiable characteristics of individuals.