Photo & Video Consent
Consent must be obtained from all recognizable subjects in photography and videography collected and used by Smith School of Business.
Images taken in public spaces
In general, it is not considered an unjustified invasion of personal privacy to take an image of an individual that simply records attendance on campus or walking down a city street. However, public expectations of privacy are changing, and it is recommended that if an individual is identifiable, or potentially identifiable, or is the dominant feature of an image, a written consent form should be obtained. Similarly, if the context may be considered sensitive, such as an image of a student entering a medical clinic, then written consent should be obtained. Other situations where sensitivity is required include prayer spaces, memorial services, and in student residences.
Consent form (PDF 62KB)
Images taken at events
For large events such as conferences, sporting competitions, or alumni gatherings where obtaining individual consent for group shots may not be practical, a notice should be posted alerting attendees that they may be photographed or video recorded. The notice can be posted on a website in advance of the event and can also be posted in a prominent location at the event as well.
Photo/Video notice (PDF 171KB)If you're planning to organize a photo or video shoot, please refer to the list of preferred suppliers for photography and videography.
For further information and best practices, refer to the Photo and Video Consent Guidelines at Queen’s University.