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The "stolen" Spanish beach body ad

Sian Green-Lord was shocked to find a photo of her that had been taken - and altered - against her permission, and used in a Spanish government poster promoting body positivity.

Imagine having your picture stolen, altered, and used in a Spanish government campaign promoted around the world.

The posters were created to promote body positivity on Spanish beaches, but many of the women included now say their images were used without their permission and altered. The artist has apologised, but it's left them feeling angry and asking how this could have happened.

Sian Green-Lord is one of the women who had her photo taken. She also had her prosthetic leg airbrushed out.

For 5 Minutes On, Radio 1 Newsbeat's Charlotte Simpson spoke to her to find out what it's like when a stolen image turns your world upside-down.

Image credit: Sian Green-Lord

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