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The link you referenced counters your point that its a big no-no in most parts of the world to take a photo of someone without their consent. In the majority of

by c12 8y ago

The link you referenced counters your point that its a big no-no in most parts of the world to take a photo of someone without their consent. In the majority of the countries listed on that wiki page no consent is required with certain exceptions. I'd personally say taking pictures of people without their consent is a big no-no in some parts of the world, but not all. I have never personally had any issues with my street photography in the UK, it boils down to being respectful and not behaving in a harassing manor. If there is a reasonable expectation of privacy then one should consider taking an unsolicited photo as an invasion of privacy.

friendzis 8y ago
AS far as I can tell, the law usually permits public photography simply because it is quite difficult to tell whether you are searching for a frame, using wide or zoom lens, etc.. So the "take photo" as in "press the shutter button" action is probably legal in most parts of the world, as you say. One will face consequences when they publish photos or transfer them to third party - more or less self incriminate.
weinzierl 8y ago
> The link you referenced counters your point that its a big no-no in most parts of the world to take a photo of someone without their consent. In the majority of the countries listed on that wiki page no consent is required with certain exceptions. I added the reference to the list as support for my thesis that it can have legal consequences, a fact that in my experience people from the USA or the UK are often oblivious about. Just because it is not forbidden doesn't mean it is acceptable though. I think it is no coincidence that we see strictest regulation in central Europe because these countries are around the border line between the different attitudes. Go farther east and there is no need to regulate the culturally obvious. > I have never personally had any issues with my street photography in the UK, Of course not, UK is one of the best countries for shooting street. > it boils down to being respectful and not behaving in a harassing manor. If there is a reasonable expectation of privacy then one should consider taking an unsolicited photo as an invasion of privacy. Absolutely.

by c12 8y ago

friendzis 8y ago

AS far as I can tell, the law usually permits public photography simply because it is quite difficult to tell whether you are searching for a frame, using wide or zoom lens, etc.. So the "take photo" as in "press the shutter button" action is probably legal in most parts of the world, as you say. One will face consequences when they publish photos or transfer them to third party - more or less self incriminate.

weinzierl 8y ago

> The link you referenced counters your point that its a big no-no in most parts of the world to take a photo of someone without their consent. In the majority of the countries listed on that wiki page no consent is required with certain exceptions. I added the reference to the list as support for my thesis that it can have legal consequences, a fact that in my experience people from the USA or the UK are often oblivious about. Just because it is not forbidden doesn't mean it is acceptable though. I think it is no coincidence that we see strictest regulation in central Europe because these countries are around the border line between the different attitudes. Go farther east and there is no need to regulate the culturally obvious. > I have never personally had any issues with my street photography in the UK, Of course not, UK is one of the best countries for shooting street. > it boils down to being respectful and not behaving in a harassing manor. If there is a reasonable expectation of privacy then one should consider taking an unsolicited photo as an invasion of privacy. Absolutely.