IF YOU ARE A PHOTOGRAPHER IN THE UK PLEASE READ THIS

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Permalink Reply by Fred on February 23, 2010 at 12:54pm

Further to this subject of the UK having to give up photography.

Photographers have been urged to have their say ahead of the introduction of new data protection guidelines governing the use of photographs online, currently being drawn up by the privacy watchdog.
Last year, the Information Commission's Office (ICO) is drafting a new code of practice in response to the spiralling distribution of digital information on the internet, including photographs.
Although the ICO stresses there has been no change in data protection laws, it says the Personal Information Online Code of Practice will aim to help individuals and organisations assess whether a photograph of a person, for example, breaches their privacy. A spokesperson has said "The consultation document will form a part of the final code of practice but we are also looking for case studies where further clarification is needed, for example, amateur photographers uploading photos to websites".
To have your say please go to http://ico-consult.limehouse.co.uk/portal/cop/pio

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