PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY
Beetles Netball Club abides by the photography policy of MDNA and members should refer to this policy for more information.
Beetles Netball Club requires the privacy of others to be respected and prohibits the use of camera phones, videos and cameras inside changing areas, showers and toilets.
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR PRIVATE USE
There are no restrictions on parents, guardians and/or family members taking photos or video footage of their children participating in Beetles Netball Club and MDNA sanctioned events provided the images are for personal use. Equally, there are no restrictions on officials (including coaches, umpires and administrators) taking images for coaching purposes, umpire development or general publicity.
Where an individual is believed to be inappropriately photographing any member of Beetles Netball Club, the club will do the following:
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Inform a Beetles Netball Club official
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Ask the individual to cease taking photos or video footage
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If the individual does not cease, call the police
EXCEPTIONS TO FREEDOM OF PHOTOGRAPHY
If there are specific instances in law where the taking of any image is banned, such as instances that relate to child custody matters, wards of the state, restraining orders and witness protection it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian or individual to notify Beetles Netball Club. In such cases, Beetles Netball will use its best endeavours to prevent the taking of such images.
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR CLUB USE
Photography and video footage is only taken by Beetles Netball Club at MDNA sanctioned events and matches for four purposes:
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Player/umpire training and development
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Promotion and publicity
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Participants’ and family use
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Research and data collection purposes
Beetles Netball Club requires all persons taking photos for club purposes to obtain permission from a child’s parent/guardian before taking an image of a child that is not their own. They should make sure the parent/guardian understands how the image will be used.
Beetles Netball Club will only use appropriate images of a child, relevant to netball and depict the child suitably clothed in a manner that promotes participation in netball. The club will seek permission from the child’s parent/guardian before using the image.
Permission for photography is requested as part of the registration process.
When using a photo of a child Beetles Netball Club will not name or identify the child or display personal information such as residential address, email address or telephone numbers without obtaining written consent from the parent or legal guardian.
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR PUBLICATION OR COMMERCIAL USE
Where a photographer or videographer has been contracted by Beetles Netball Club to acquire images of individuals or teams for the purpose of selling images to participants or interested persons, the contractor is required to be suitably identified and provide their blue card issued by the Queensland Public Safety Business Agency. Where a contractor has been engaged, Beetles Netball Club has the obligation to advise the contractor of any limitations as prescribed by a court order or law. A general Image and Video Release Form is to be used.