DDs school have published a picture of her on a Facebook profile which is public and related to our local council and also the council website. I have not given consent for this, every year I sign the permission slips with a definite no to using her picture or name in any media and when the school opened their closed facebook account I wrote a letter addressed to the head stating that I do not wish for my children to have their images or names on any media.
When I was alerted to the picture by another parent (wanting me to see because they know i dont have facebook) I made an appointment with the head and when he realised (her name is on a list in his office which he didn't check) he was absolutely mortified and very apologetic. I was so upset and asked him to contact the relevant people and remove the images, that was done the same day.
I work for the NHS and understand what a huge breach this is, he is the safeguarding lead of the school. My DDs picture, her name, the name of her school and where that school is was made public and shared many times on Facebook. I am one of those wierd people who do not use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc and I didn't want my children to have their images made public until they are of an age where they can make their own choices. I will also add that there is no security risk to my child, I do not have a crazy ex who is trying to find us or anything, it's just personal choice and I think that should be respected.
I have spoken to a family member who is a social worker, they insist that I take legal advice and take the matter further. I feel I must consider carefully what I do next as it is a small school, outstanding ofstead report and the head is a wonderful head teacher. I plan to write a letter of complaint to be heard by the governors but not to take it further than that.....is that the right thing? I haven't told any other parents. DCs dad thinks I should leave it as i have an apology and the pictures are down.