Photographing Children
Although it is not illegal to take photographs of children even in public places, we must be aware that this is a sensitive subject which has generated much debate over recent years. We must respect the privacy of individuals, ensure that identities are safeguarded and prevent misuse of the images especially as we will be uploading photographs on to the web with world wide access. All those involved in your event should be aware of the following safeguards:
- All participants must be fully aware that their photographs will be published on the ‘Get in the Picture’ website and their verbal consent must be given before their photograph is taken. If subsequently requested by the subject, their image must be demonstrably deleted from the camera.
- The photographs will be published only on the ‘Get in the Picture’ website.
- Individuals in photographs will not be identified by name on the website.
- Parental consent will be obtained for photographs of all children under 16 years of age. A consent form can be downloaded here
- If consent cannot be gained for children who are under, or appear to be under, the age of 16, no photograph will be taken.
- Event coordinators are to ensure that a copy of all consent forms is sent to the BUGB Mission Department for retention.
- All photographic media (memory cards etc) will be stored safely.
- All images will be deleted from the ‘Get in the Picture’ website no later than 31 January 2012.
- A limited number of images may be retained for use in promotional material for this and future Get in the Picture events.
- Anyone will be able to notify abuse of the website or request removal of their photograph by contacting the Web Site
Moderator using an on-line messaging option.
