Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 14
14
Guidelines on informed consent for obtaining and using images should be observed just as thoroughly...
Conclusion
Guidelines on informed consent for obtaining and using images should be observed just as thoroughly in relation to individuals from the communities that aid organisations work with, as they are in the UK. It is unacceptable for images to be used and re-used without the subject’s express consent. (Paragraph 36) Data on racism and diversity in the aid sector
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The FCDO has a consent form and guidance related to use of photos. In addition, our Memorandum of Understanding and Accountable Grant templates have a section on data protection in the partner visibility statements, which includes language about getting consent to use people’s images. We continue to remind staff about this and ask for confirmation from all delivery partners that they also obtain consent before using images.