Images of individuals, whether in still photographs or moving film images, will often be caught by the definition of personal data in the Data ProtectionAct 1998.
In many cases consent from the individuals will need to be obtained in order to process (capture and use) the images fairly and lawfully.
Consent must be “freely given, specific
and informed”. It is important to keep a record of the individuals’ consent.
and informed”. It is important to keep a record of the individuals’ consent.
Where...invites film crews to
take still and moving images of news events for journalistic purposes, this is
legitimate as long as the individuals involved in the event are fully informed in
advance and given the opportunity to opt out of the picture, where appropriate
take still and moving images of news events for journalistic purposes, this is
legitimate as long as the individuals involved in the event are fully informed in
advance and given the opportunity to opt out of the picture, where appropriate
