Image rights consent for children: template
To publish photos or videos showing children, the club or school needs their parents’ or guardians’ consent. In Spain, from the age of 14 the child can also give it themselves.
In 30 seconds
- From 14, a child can consent to the use of their data themselves; below that age, their parents or guardians sign.
- Publishing photos of pupils or players on the website or social media needs explicit consent.
- Offer a tick box for each use (website, social media, magazine) and explain how to withdraw permission.
What the consent form should say
- Who will use the images (the club or the school) and what for: website, social media, magazine, posters.
- That consent is voluntary and can be withdrawn at any time.
- Separate options for each use, so the family can choose.
- Details of the child and of the person giving consent, date and signature.
Official figures
is the age from which a child can consent to the processing of their data themselves in Spain.
is how the legal representative must give consent for the image of a child who isn’t mature enough.
is how long the Public Prosecutor has to object to that consent; if they object, a judge decides.
What the law says
Two Spanish laws work together. The data protection law sets the age from which the child decides for themselves:
“The processing of a minor’s personal data may only be based on their consent when they are over fourteen years of age.”
Ley Orgánica 3/2018, article 7.1 · See the official source
And the law on the right to one’s own image says who consents when the child can’t:
“Consent from minors and persons lacking capacity must be given by themselves if their maturity allows it, in accordance with civil law.”
Ley Orgánica 1/1982, article 3.1 · See the official source
The Spanish Data Protection Agency applies it like this in schools:
- Photos and videos taken for educational purposes don’t need consent; those of events for the magazine or website do.
- To publish photos of pupils on the school’s website, you need consent from the pupils or their parents. Another option is to blur them.
- Enrolment data can’t be used to publish photos: that’s a different purpose.
- Families can film the school show for personal use, but not post it publicly without permission.
Template
IMAGE USE CONSENT
I, ______________________, ID number (DNI) __________, as parent/guardian of ______________________,
authorise ______________________ to use photos and videos of my child taken during its activities, on:
☐ Its website ☐ Its social media ☐ Magazines and posters
I can withdraw this consent at any time by writing to ______________________.
Place ______________, date ____ __________ ______. Signature:
⬇ Download the Word templateAdapt it to your club or school.
Adapt the text to your data protection policy. This guide is for information only and doesn’t replace professional advice.
How to collect it signed
- Upload the PDF in Sign for free and choose “Someone else”.
- Add a “Tick box” for each use, plus “Name”, “ID number” and “Signature”.
- Send it to all the families and see at a glance who has authorised each use.
FAQs
From what age can the child consent themselves?
In Spain, from 14 a child can consent to the processing of their data, unless the law requires their parents to assist.
Can the consent be withdrawn?
Yes, at any time. It’s a good idea to say in the document how to do it.
Official sources
- BOE: Ley Orgánica 3/2018, on Data Protection (LOPDGDD), art. 7
- BOE: Ley Orgánica 1/1982, on protection of the right to one’s own image, art. 3
- Spanish Data Protection Agency: “Guía para centros educativos” (guide for schools)
We checked each source on 29 October 2026. If you spot outdated information, write to us at info@multidocs.es.