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Make posting photos and videos of children without consent a crime

Closed 70 signatures

What the petition asks

Make posting photos and videos of children under the age of 16 without their and their parents' consent illegal. I want it to be a criminal offence with appropriate penalties.
I have recently suffered emotional distress due to somebody posting a picture of my daughter without my consent, despite my wishes. I’ve spoken to many other parents and they feel the same way. Some have suffered similar distress in regards to someone who is not the child’s parent posting pictures and videos without their consent.

Timeline

24 Mar 2023 Petition opened for signatures
24 Sep 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 70
Status Closed
Opened 24 Mar 2023
Closed 24 Sep 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.