Parent Request to Review or Correct Child Information on a Website (MA)

Children are developing "digital footprints" earlier than ever. Depending on the social media habits of family and friends, some children will have a digital presence from the day they are born! As their guardian, you may wish to take steps to protect your child’s privacy.

In some cases, depending on your state, you may have a legal right to request access and make corrections to content regarding your child. Even if you don’t have a legal right to edit the content, many online companies will allow you to make this type of request.

You can use this letter to request a summary of the content appearing on a website regarding your child or legal ward. You may be asked to provide proof that you have authority to act on your child’s behalf. Keep in mind that each company may have a unique process for making these types of requests so be sure to check the website.