If the person is an identifiable individual (e.g., their name or other details are provided, or the person can be identified in other ways from the image), then the Data Protection Act requires that the individual be informed that a photo of them will be taken and placed on the web, and consent (ideally written) should be obtained from them. If a minor is involved, in general their parent/guardian's permission should be sought.
Bear in mind the situation that an individual is on the run from an abusive parent/partner and does not want the abuser to know where he/she is, and you can see the reasons for this requirement.
Charles
Professor Charles Oppenheim
Head
Department of Information Science
Loughborough University
Loughborough
Leics LE11 3TU
Tel 01509-223065
Fax 01509 223053
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From: A general Library and Information Science list for news and discussion. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Rutherford, Gillian
Sent: 16 January 2008 12:43
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Subject: Permission for using images
Colleagues,
Does anyone know the legal position of using photos of people on websites and in institutional publications?
* Is written consent needed?
* Are there age restrictions to such permissions needed?
* Etc.
Any information about this would be very welcome.
Many thanks in advance
Regards
Gillian
Gillian Rutherford
Head of Library Services
Tyne Metropolitan College
Embleton Avenue
Wallsend
Tyne and Wear
NE28 9NJ
0191 229 5293
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