"👀Credit to @whatscrackingamerica Online discussions are raising concerns after reports resurfaced that Lifetouch, a major school photography company serving millions of students across the U.S. and Canada, is owned by Apollo Global Management, a firm co-founded by billionaire Leon Black, who faced scrutiny over past financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein and stepped down as CEO in 2021.
Critics say the situation highlights fears about data privacy, as school photography companies often retain student images and personal information – even when families do not purchase photos.
While no evidence has been presented linking Lifetouch’s operations to wrongdoing, the association has sparked renewed debate about who controls children’s data, corporate oversight, and transparency in school contracts."