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Privacy and Information Sharing

Photographs, filming and recording

Photos, videos and other recordings of a person are types of personal information and as such are protected by privacy law and sometimes by copyright law.

The main things to consider when taking or sharing photos are consent, context and risk.

There are 2 policies that cover photos, videos and recordings:

Guidance chapter outlining the relevant privacy considerations when photographing, filming and recording individuals and referring to relevant Department policy for more specific information

Reviewed 09 July 2025

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