can local news papers put someone's name in the paper without thier permission?

Answer 1

This depends upon the circumstances and the situation for which the person's name appears, but more important, it depends upon the country in question.

For the United States:

In most cases, permission to use an individuals name is not required, particularly when reporting the news.

Listing as part of a High School football team and their score in the weekends game, for example, would not require permission.

If the person is question is to be quoted, it is considered courtesy to ask for permission to quote the person, but again, permission to use their NAME is not required. You may quote them without the name, "an anonymous source" or you may use their name withouth the quote, but what good would that do?

The legal issue which comes into play here is NOT use of the person's name, but any slander or libel which is printed along with that name.

For example, if you are using a person's name to endorse a product which you sell for profit, permission is definitely required to associate that name with that product.

In most cases, permission is implied when you participate in a public activity or when you speak to a member of the press, unless you specifically request anonymity.

Answer 2

Yes

Answer 3

It depends on the reason the name is in the paper. If it is for a legitimate news purpose, yes.

Answer 4

Yes, it is part of factual reporting.
If they use them in an ad or to promote something, then they must get permission.
If they make a factual mistake, they print a correction or retraction.
If they accuse someone of something that is not true,
they can be sued for libel.

Answer 5

Yes, it's called public information, as long as it's true, and if it isn't thats a no no.

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

No they can not but only if it was a crim or some thing like that