GDPR Photo Privacy Guide

When photos can identify a person, many privacy frameworks treat them as personal data. Blurring faces reduces exposure before sharing.

What this means in practice

Always follow your organization policy. Use blurring to minimize exposure and get consent when required.

Minimize what you share

• Remove faces not required for the story
• Mask badges, IDs, and names
• Share blurred exports instead of originals

Verification matters

Check the final export after compression. Verify that identifiers are no longer readable.

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