Irish school principals who tell parents they cannot take photos at communions or sports days “because of GDPR” are wrong, says Ireland’s data privacy authority. Irish school principals who tell parents they cannot take photos at communions or sports days “because of GDPR” are wrong, says Ireland’s data privacy authority. Irish privacy watchdog says schools wrong to ban parents for taking photos at communions or sports days 'because of GDPR'The Data Protection Commissioner has issued new guidance because of confusion among parents, teachers and children's organisations over the matter. “The DPC often receives queries from schools, parents and even photographers about taking photographs at school events,” the authority says. “There is nothing under the GDPR prohibiting people from taking photos in a public place,” it says.

Source: Irish Independent April 17, 2019 13:18 UTC