We regularly collect photos, videos, interviews or performances through photography and videography at public events in order to build our collection of local media for use in our promotions and communications.
What will the collected media be used for?
Video or still photography may be used for print publications, displays, advertisements or media distribution and digital formats such as websites, social media, broadcasts and exhibitions for promotion, publicity, advertising or art created by / for the City of Grande Prairie, electronic direct mail or any such communication.
Who has rights to the content?
The City of Grande Prairie shall retain final editorial, artistic and technical control of all content, without limitation. No compensation or royalties will be paid to the subjects of the materials collected at public events or their representatives.
How do I opt-out?
Opt-Out at the Event
If you are currently at the event, one of the photographers, videographers or event organizers can provide you with a high-visibility wristband or direct you to someone who can provide one. Our staff will watch for these wristbands when capturing footage and when post-processing it to ensure that we clip or blur individuals appropriately. Ensure this wristband remains visible at all times. City photographers and event organizers will be wearing a shirt, jacket, arm band or other identifiers with our logo on it.
Opt-Out After the Event
If you or your children appear in one of our public event photos, and you would prefer that we do not use it in the future, please contact AccessGP, with a description and location of the media in question, as well as your contact information. AccessGP will route this information to the correct individual, who will then investigate and contact you to discuss the removal.
Need More Information?
This information is being collected under the Authority of Section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act, RSA 2000, c. F-25, as amended from time to time, and may be used for the administration of City of Grande Prairie programs including publicity materials. Your personal information is protected by the privacy provisions of the FOIP Act. If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information email info@cityofgp.com or phone AccessGP at 780-538-0300.