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Employee Photo Register

An employee photo register tracks which employee photographs the company holds, why they were taken, where they are stored and when they will be deleted. It helps HR use photos only for agreed purposes such as ID cards and access systems.

  • Editable Word (.docx)
  • Made for India
  • 14 fill-in fields highlighted
  • Free, no sign-up

Preview of the register

[Highlighted] = fill in
[Company Logo][Company Name]

EMPLOYEE PHOTO REGISTER

Company:
[Company Name]
Location:
[Work Location]
Maintained by:
[HR Name]
Sl.Employee IDEmployee NameDate TakenPurposeConsent for Optional Use (Y/N)Storage LocationDeletion DueDeleted OnHR Initials
1[Employee ID][Employee Name][DD/MM/YYYY][ID card / Access system][Y/N][HRMS / Folder path][DD/MM/YYYY][DD/MM/YYYY][Initials]
2[Employee ID][Employee Name][DD/MM/YYYY][Purpose][Y/N][Location][DD/MM/YYYY][DD/MM/YYYY][Initials]
3[Employee ID][Employee Name][DD/MM/YYYY][Purpose][Y/N][Location][DD/MM/YYYY][DD/MM/YYYY][Initials]

Permitted purposes

  • Essential: photo ID card, access control, HRMS profile.
  • Optional (consent needed): intranet directory, website, brochures, event coverage.

Employee consent for optional use

I, [Employee Name], agree that my photograph may be used for: [Optional Purpose]. I understand I can withdraw this consent at any time by writing to HR, and that withdrawal will not affect my employment.

Employee
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
HR
[HR Name]
Date: [Date]

Privacy notice: [Company Name] collects the details on this page only for identification, access control and any optional purpose you have agreed to. Access is limited to authorised HR staff, and the record will be kept for as long as the purpose continues and in any case not after your exit, except where a record must be retained, after which it will be securely deleted or destroyed. You may ask HR to see or correct your data, consistent with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

What this template includes

  • Purpose column so each photo has a defined use
  • Consent column for non-essential uses like marketing
  • Storage location to find and delete photos
  • Date taken and planned deletion date
  • Withdrawal of consent record
  • HR verification initials

When to use it

  • Taking photos for ID cards, access cards or attendance devices
  • Using staff photos on the intranet or website with consent
  • Responding to an employee who asks how their photo is used
  • Cleaning up old photographs after exits

How to customise this template

  1. 1List every purpose you actually use photos for
  2. 2Add a separate consent line for website or social media use
  3. 3Name the exact folder or system where photos are stored
  4. 4Set a deletion trigger, for example 30 days after exit
  5. 5Attach a printed thumbnail column if you keep a physical register

HR tips

  • Do not use ID photos in marketing material without separate consent
  • Delete photos from biometric or attendance devices when an employee exits
  • Avoid storing photos on personal phones of admin staff
  • Let employees withdraw consent for optional uses at any time

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Frequently asked questions

Do we need consent to take an employee's ID card photo?+

An ID card photo is part of normal employment administration, but you should still tell employees the purpose. Optional uses such as marketing need clear, separate consent.

How long can employee photos be kept?+

Only as long as the purpose lasts. For ID cards, delete working copies after printing and remove system photos after exit.

Can employees refuse their photo on the company website?+

Yes. Website or social media use should be optional and the employee can withdraw consent.