Work out your 'lawful basis' for displaying the data
Personal data you display about your pupils on the walls of classrooms, offices or medical rooms might include pupils':
When you don't need consent You don't need consent if you can justify the task with 1 of the other 6 lawful bases (or reasons) for processing personal data under the UK GDPR. The 'public task' basis is the one you'll most likely use if displaying the information is necessary to fulfil your function as a school (e.g. an essential part of teaching and learning, or it helps to keep pupils safe). Note that, even if you can justify the task with 1 of the lawful bases, pupils and parents/carers can opt out of having their images used. You must consider each opt-out request in line with their right to object. In some cases, your duties might override their right to object (e.g. using their photo for your