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Are the laws concerning taking pictures that much different in the UK than the US, or just the attitude? In the US, if you take a picture on the street and the
by rufo 18y ago
Are the laws concerning taking pictures that much different in the UK than the US, or just the attitude?
In the US, if you take a picture on the street and there are people in the background, my understanding is that you don't need permission - they're in a public place and you're taking a picture. Is that not the case in the UK?
- dkokelley 18y agoI believe the general mindset in most places is: "Public place, public property" meaning that if you are out "in public," you have no right to complain about others being able to see you, or take pictures that might have you in them. You are out in a public area and have no right to remove the freedom of others to take pictures of public areas. If you don't want to be in them, avoid the cameras, stay inside, or wear a veil (or mask, hoodie, etc.). The issue is in deciding when the others (Google, in this case) abuse their freedom to take pictures. Where should we draw the line? Obviously cameras should be allowed in public places. Should pictures of others only be permitted for private use? Google wants to use the pictures with you in it to make them money. The paparazzi have a lot of freedom in taking and publishing pictures of others. Is this the same as what Google is doing? Is what the paparazzi doing crossing the line also?