recording children

[RomanyQueen1]

Hi, was wondering where we stood ito the law.

My child was filmed and her image, name and age were put onto the companies website, without our permission.
We would have given it but weren't consulted and nothing was explained to us.
Is this illegal, or just a bit cheeky, I mean could they be in trouble.
My dh doesn't want anything to do with the company and wants to complain.
I'm not sure as it is a good opportunity for her, and we wouldn't want the company to drop her.
What is the law and wwyd as a parent.

It’s not illegal. Not good business practice mind, but they can’t get arrested for it.

What do you mean it's a good opportunity for her?
You're either after the photo being taken down or for her being paid for modelling presumably. But you'll need to make your mind up.

No, we don't want any money, just wondered if it was legal, we only thought today when we saw it on their website.
The good opportunity was being seen doing her thing on their website.
That's fine, I didn't want to be involved in something that wasn't legal, it doesn't give you any trust in the company.
But as it's not, it's fine.
Many thanks.
I know at school you have to sign consent, but this had nothing to do with a school.
I suppose we weren't expecting to see her the main feature of their site.

The previous answer is not correct. The image is personal data. So is your child's name and age. The company is clearly in breach of GDPR if you have not consented to them using your child's personal data for marketing purposes. Personally, since you don't object, I would politely point out to them that, under GDPR, they should have sought your consent before doing this but say that you are happy to give your consent retrospectively.

Thanks prh.
Dh googled and said the same, and it's him that wants to complain.
But they seem like they are offering dd a good deal, and it's good promotion for her.
I don't want them to drop her if he complains, and I know she'll hate her dad if he does. But he's one of these it has to be right types.
I'll have a word with him and ask him to take your advice, thank you very much.