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Taking and displaying pupil photos and information
There are no hard and fast rules under the GDPR specifically on displaying pupil photos or other information, but you must have a 'lawful basis' for using personal data, and seek consent where necessary. Use the advice below to work out how best to manage this in your school.
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- Work out your 'lawful basis' for displaying the data
- Follow the data protection principles
- Consider safeguarding risks as well as data protection
- When you won't need consent to take and display images
- When you will need consent to take and display images
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