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The answer is both yes and no.
Photography is a pastime that enjoys protection under various laws that apply to freedom of speech. In the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it is governed by Article 19. It is most famously a part of the United States Bill of Rights Article I, which states:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. "
News agencies and journalists, in general, seek relief from governmental suppression of information by citing freedom of speech statutes in each country that recognize this to be a fundamental human right. This means that the free exchange of words, pictures, videos, music, and other methods of communication are protected.
But there are limitations. Governments have the right to develop laws that prescribe certain injunctions, or restrictions, against the use of photographs in certain situations. The right to free speech, for instance, does not apply to the taking of and/or promotion of child pornography, which is a felony or capital offense in most countries. In a broad sense, any photography that is contrary to local and international laws is prohibited.
The same items covered under a freedom of speech statute are also regulated by Copyright laws and conventions. This means that some works are considered to be owned by one or more people who have the sole right to exploit those works for profit on their own or someone else's behalf. One could take a photograph of a performance at a play, but if the play is considered a Copyright creative work, any commercial use of the photograph without authorization is a violation of the Copyright law.
So while one can take photographs of anyone or anything because they own a camera, it is not always prudent or lawful to do so.
What else can I help you with?
Is it unlawful to take pictures in public places?
Generally no, although it depends on where in the world you are and what you want to photograph - for example, it's usually illegal to photograph prisons or army bases.
Do you need permission to photograph a public statue and use it in a book?
A photograph of a statue would be considered a derivative work; if the statue is protected by copyright, you would need permission from the rightsholder to create the derivative work.
Can you film someone without their permission in a public place?
In New Zealand, and many countries you may photograph anything you like in a public place, including people, however, this may vary from country to country, some countries have laws against photographing children particularly without parents express permission.
What are the differences between a public and private company?
public means anyone private means certain people that already knew about the corporation
What year was a photograph first taken?
Sometime in the summer of 1827 Joseph Nicéphore Niépce is credited with producing the world's first photograph, a picture of buildings visible from the rooftop of his home. See the Related Link below.
Is it legal to photograph someone in public without their consent?
In most cases, it is legal to photograph someone in public without their consent as long as the person being photographed does not have a reasonable expectation of privacy. However, it is important to be mindful of local laws and regulations regarding photography in public spaces.
Is it illegal to take a picture of someone without their permission in Texas?
In Texas, it is generally not illegal to take a picture of someone in a public place without their permission, as long as the person being photographed does not have a reasonable expectation of privacy. However, it is illegal to photograph someone in a private place without their consent, as this could be considered an invasion of privacy.
Is it illegal to photograph someone who you think is doing something illegal in an apartment complex common area?
You can photograph people in public without their permission for any reason you want.
What rights do you have if you do not want your picture taken?
You have full rights not to be included in any photograph. If you see a camera being used in a public area, turn away or shield your face. The possible exception to this would be if one were being arrested and photographed because of a legal matter, or being photographed for a legal identification like a drivers license.
Is it illegal to photograph someone without their consent?
In general, it is not illegal to photograph someone without their consent in public places where there is no expectation of privacy. However, it may be illegal to photograph someone without their consent in private places or in situations where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. It is important to be aware of and respect the laws and regulations regarding photography in different situations.
When was Elizabeth Taylor last photographed in public?
2009
Under UK privacy laws is someone allowed to take your photo when you are outside?
Yes they are. If you're in a public place there is nothing you can do to prevent someone taking your photograph.
Are the beaches public?
only some there are certain beaches that are owned by a hotel or someone but mostly public
Are images of political figures public domain am i allow to sell a bust of Obama without paying royalties to anybody?
Images of political figures are public domain-IF THEY ARE NOT UNDER COPYRIGHT by someone who has either photographed or filmed that person. For instance, images released by the Whitehouse or employees of the government or thereof are in public domain. However if someone from Time magazine, Ebony or photographer from a newspaper has taken a picture of the president that photograph is under copyright by that entity, business or person and you have to get permission to use that photograph, especially to be on the safe side. Even some of the images floating around on Google and Yahoo are under copyright so always read the information accompanying it or look for the copyright symbol before using the picture.
Is it legal to photograph someone without their consent?
In general, it is legal to photograph someone in a public place without their consent. However, there are some exceptions, such as if the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, like in a private setting. It's important to be aware of and respect people's privacy rights when taking photographs.
What are the Copyright laws in England on photographing statuary in public parks?
Statues in the public domain may be photographed freely. Statues still protected by copyright may be photographed for personal use, but further use would require permission as it would be a derivative work.
Can someone photograph your property and post it to social media without your permission?
As a general rule, the answer is yes, provided that it was done from a public street or sidewalk. Anything viewable from a public right-of-way is permissible. HOWEVER - if the picture taking incidents rose to the level of some type of harassment, the legal picture could change.
