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It is not illegal for parents to photograph their children at school events

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The Information Commissioner has reminded parents that the Data Protection Act does not prevent them taking photographs of their children and friends participating in school events.

Source:
Information Commissioner press release
22 June 2009

Further information:
NSPCC advice on using photographs of children on websites

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