By Ruki Sayid 1/07/2010 Mirror
Delighted parents celebrated a major victory yesterday in their battle with killjoy schools over taking photos on sports day.
A privacy watchdog warned headteachers that they are in no position to stop mums and dads from using cameras. The Information Commissioner’s Office said schools “can’t hide behind data protection myths” to impose the ban.
Deputy commissioner David Smith said: “A photo of your child at a school production or winning the 100m preserves precious memories.
“Photos for personal use, such as family albums, are not covered by the Data Protection Act.”

Margaret Morrissey, of pressure group Parents Outloud, said: “I’m really pleased common sense has broken out.
“We have to be sensible about this and allow families to build up histories of their children and stop spoiling life for parents who want to be involved.”

The ICO warning follows a furore in Uplyme, Devon, last year when cameras were banned on sports day.
Mrs Ethelston’s C of E Primary School’s headteacher had said “vulnerable” pupils needed to be protected.

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