What must a club do when it hires an official or professional photographer?

Sport Integrity Australia says the club must:

• tell parents, carers and children that a photographer will be there
• make sure parents, carers and children consent to both the taking and the publication of the photos or video
• check the photographer's identity, that they hold a Working with Children Check, the validity of their role, and the purpose and use of the images
• issue identification, such as an official photographer vest, to be worn at all times
• give a clear brief on appropriate image content and behaviour
• tell children who the photographer is, where they can and can't be photographed, and allow them to withdraw consent
• specify where photography is prohibited, including toilets, changing areas and first aid areas
• tell the photographer which children do not have consent
• remind the photographer never to be alone with a child; individual photos should be taken in an open area where supervision is possible
• confirm the club consents only to photos for the event or activity
• clarify who owns the images and how long the photographer keeps or uses them; new purposes need additional consent.

Source: Sport Integrity Australia, Photography and Filming of Children and Young People in Sport (February 2024).