RE: [suse-linux-uk-schools] Website and childrens pictures
Could someone please advise me on the following,
I am thinking of designing some pages for Paignton Rugby Club, they have their Colts, and adult side pictures on the net, I would like to add some of the junior and Mini players, along with results, I am aware there are guidelines for this, however I am not sure if they apply just to schools.
A photograph constitutes personal information so I would imagine it falls within the Data Protection Act. Get permission from those on it. Or their parents. Kids photos on the internet? Make sure they are not identifiable by name. Sad, isn't it? -- ******************************************************************************** All mail sent and received may be examined to prevent transmission of unacceptable material. Wellington College does not accept responsibility for email contents. Problems to postmaster@wellington-college.berks.sch.uk. Website: http://www.wellington-college.berks.sch.uk ********************************************************************************
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From: "Grainge, Derek"
Could someone please advise me on the following,
I am thinking of designing some pages for Paignton Rugby Club, they have their Colts, and adult side pictures on the net, I would like to add some of the junior and Mini players, along with results, I am aware there are guidelines for this, however I am not sure if they apply just to schools.
A photograph constitutes personal information so I would imagine it
within the Data Protection Act. Get permission from those on it. Or
falls their
parents.
Kids photos on the internet? Make sure they are not identifiable by name. Sad, isn't it?
Just as an after thought to the good advice offered by Derek: Copyright of photographs is held by the photographer (considered to be a creation) unless it is an assigned task by an employer or taken under a commercial "assignment" contract. It can be a bit of a minefield regarding amateur publication but the best way to avoid problems is through the use of a "Model Release" form; examples of these can be found in most good photoghrphic magazines every month. Add the form to the rugby club membership form and you should not have any problems, providing you don't publish pics of kids that haven't got a signed model release form. HTH and good luck with the club. -- Paul Hornshaw
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