PopCultureDaily.co.uk is a destination for entertainment news and commentary, but we recognise that the stories we cover often involve young people. Whether a rising child star, the children of a famous musician, or a teenager who has gone viral, minors deserve particular care. This policy sets out the additional safeguards we apply when covering individuals under the age of 18, and it applies to all editorial content across the site.
Our approach to covering minors
Our coverage of minors is driven by a single principle: their welfare comes before any editorial interest. We limit reporting to information that is directly relevant to a public figure’s professional work or to a clear public-interest context, such as a major award nomination, a confirmed casting announcement, or an official family statement. We do not publish private details that serve no editorial purpose, including the names of schools, home addresses, playground locations, routine holiday plans, or non-public medical information.
What we avoid
- Sensationalising minors: We do not use language that sexualises, ridicules or exploits young people, even in the context of celebrity gossip or viral trends.
- Unnecessary private details: We do not report on the personal relationships, private social media activity, or psychological state of a minor unless a parent, guardian or official representative has made that information public in a formal setting, and there is a clear editorial reason to include it.
- Invasive imagery: We do not publish photographs taken without consent in private spaces, or images that show a minor in a distressed, vulnerable or compromising situation. Where we use images of minors at public events, we ensure they are appropriately clothed and not singled out in a way that could cause embarrassment or harm.
- Non-public information: We never publish a minor’s private contact details, school name, home address, or any other information that could put them at risk. This protection extends to the children of public figures, even when the adult is the primary subject of a story.
Additional editorial review
Any story that names, quotes or depicts a minor must receive additional review from our Standards & Fact-Checking Lead, Daniel Mercer, before publication. This review checks for compliance with this policy, assesses potential safeguarding risks, and confirms that any parent or guardian consent has been properly secured where necessary. Our editorial policy sets out the broader standards that apply to all content, and this policy forms a specific part of that framework.
Privacy protections for all subjects
The same caution we apply to minors also extends to all individuals we cover. We avoid publishing private addresses, private contact information, non-public medical details, and any information that could create a safety risk. Full details of how we handle personal data are in our privacy policy.
Reporting a concern
If you believe a story on PopCultureDaily.co.uk does not meet the standards set out in this policy — or if you are a parent, guardian or representative of a minor featured in our content and wish to discuss the coverage — please contact our complaints team at complaints@popculturedaily.co.uk. We take all concerns seriously and will review them promptly. Our complaints procedure explains how we handle these matters.