Can you refuse to be in a yearbook?

If you would not like to be in the yearbook, you (usually) have to opt out. This is usually included in 1st-day forms. However, opting out often excluded you from a lot of other things too.

Can you photograph students?

Yes and no. By law in the U.S. you can legally photograph or record anything visible from a public space. However they are minors and some special clauses apply. If the photograph is used for commercial purposes you must get them to sign a release or have a parent sign if they cannot legally sign one.

What is yearbook photo?

With a yearbook photo, girls are usually dressed in a velvet wrap and guys in a “tux” or suit and is taken in a studio setting with a plain backdrop. It’s very traditional and gives the yearbook an orderly look. This type of portrait has been a tradition for generations of high school seniors.

Do college students get yearbooks?

Most colleges currently do not have yearbooks. However, there are still some that have yearbooks. Other colleges are replacing physical yearbooks with online edition versions. Colleges that still have yearbooks can charge anywhere from $50 to $0.

Can a parent take a photo of their child for personal use?

Photos taken for official school use may be covered by the Act, so pupils and students should be advised why they are being taken. Examples Personal use: A parent takes a photograph of their child and some friends taking part in the school Sports Day to be put in the family photo album.

What happens if you take a photo of a student?

Photographs of pupils or students are taken for building passes. These images are likely to be stored electronically with other personal data and the terms of the Act will apply. A small group of pupils are photographed during a science lesson and the photo is to be used in the school prospectus.

Are photos taken at school covered by the Act?

If photos are taken for personal use they are not covered by the Act. Photos taken for official school use may be covered by the Act, so pupils and students should be advised why they are being taken.

Can I take photos of my child for the sports day?

A parent takes a photograph of their child and some friends taking part in the school Sports Day to be put in the family photo album. These images are for personal use and the Data Protection Act does not apply.