A man who had a picture taken of him at Manchester Airport without his consent has agreed an out of court settlement of £4,000 with the airport. Tim Hedgley was photographed while passing through airport security when travelling on a domestic flight. His picture was used to ensure he did not buy duty-free goods and to check his identity at the gate. The photograph was taken without his permission and was therefore a breach of the Data Protection Act. Such settlements are rarely reported as the organisations involved normally wish to avoid the attendant publicity. The Data Protection Act imposes strict obligations on holders of personal data. If you hold personal data, contact us for advice on the applicable law.
Content by: The Made Simple Group
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