Is it illegal to take a photo of a child without permission UK?

It’s not illegal for parents to take pictures of their children, or of other parents’ children. Nor is it illegal for children to take pictures of themselves, or their friends. And despite what many parents seem to think, there’s nothing in UK law to say that it’s illegal for strangers to take photos of children.

Can someone else post pictures of my child on the Internet?

Ask the poster not to tag the photo with names — and definitely not location. That will limit exposure. Ask the poster what his or her privacy settings are. If their profile is private and not public, only their friends can view their images which limits the audience for your child’s photo.

Can someone take a picture of me UK?

You may take photographs of people or objects (including buildings) whilst in a public place. In the UK you do not have to get the permission from people you photograph whilst they are in a public place.

Is it an offence to take pictures of children in public?

The only time an offence is committed is if the photographs being taken are considered to be indecent. There is no law stating that you can’t take photographs in public. This includes taking photos that include other people’s children or taking photos of children directly.

Is it illegal to take pictures in a public place UK?

In a public place Taking photos in a public place is not illegal. The only time an offence is committed is if the photographs being taken are considered to be indecent. There is no law stating that you can’t take photographs in public.

Should parents be allowed to take photos of their children?

Eleanor Coner says that photographs of their peers are important too: “It is no good when parents are only allowed to photograph their own child. This is a record of their school life. Parents need to be able to photograph all the sheep and the baby Jesus.”

Why are schools banning children from taking pictures?

Schools often invoke the Data Protection Act 1998, or the Children Act 2004 as the reason for photography bans. “But there is nothing in the Children Act that says ‘Thou shalt not photograph children’,” says Eleanor Coner, information officer at the Scottish Parent Teacher Council.