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What is the recommended privacy level for a deceased person with living ancestors?
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In the case of my own immediate family, I am happy with "Private with public biography and family tree".
In the case of other profiles that I manage, my own preferences do not count. Is there a guideline?
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In the example that you give with a deceased child and living parents, I would confer with the parents and follow their wishes.
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That particular case is super-easy since her whole life story, all not-quite-eight years of it, is on a public website.
Dirk, Thanks for the best answer star.
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I believe if in doubt speak to your relatives. My cousins were happy to have their deceased parents recorded. This proved to be beneficial because I have met 4 new cousins. The privacy laws are there mainly to protect children and like you I think Private with Public biography is good.
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