2006-06-22 03:30:39 · 25 answers · asked by cycleman2273 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
of course it is illegal! its jusr the same of wiretapping, among others. we have here a law under our constition of the Republic of the Philippines Under Article III Section 3.
(1) The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable except upon lawful order of the court, or when public safety or order requires otherwise, as prescribed by law.
(2) Any evidence obtained in violation of this or the preceding section shall be inadmissible for any purpose in any proceeding.
2006-06-22 03:41:23 · answer #1 · answered by ings 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on WHO is doing the taping..if you do it, it is "Invasion of privacy" if a business or the Government does it it is called "In the interest of Security" (national or otherwise), if the police do it it is called "survailence". No matter who does it, it isn't nice. If you rig up a video cam to "watch" your house when you aren't home and a burglar enters your premises and commits a crime..are you invading the burglars' privacy and civil rights..or just protecting what is your property..or both? Can a burglar sue you for taking his/her picture and win the case (probably so), can they get the evidence thrown out because there was not a notice posted that survailence technology was in use at the time and therefore the burglar was un-aware they were being "taped" and did not give consent? This is the kind of thing that makes lawyers rich and loads up the courts with more of a caseload than they can handle. Some states have passed laws saying if you are in a public place it is legal..BUT.. try to follow some politician around and video tape them entering certain establishments and see what happens, bet it will suddenly be against the law then! Celebs have this problem with the Papparazzi on a continuing daily basis..there is a fine line between what is permitted and what is illegal, and it varies from state to state, county to county, municipality to municipality, etc..my advice is to review the laws in the area in question or consult legal council prior to filming anyone/anything. Nye
2006-06-22 03:46:34 · answer #2 · answered by teasinglittlebrat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on the context in which you are videotaping them. If you are trying to prove that someone is breaking the law or threatening you or even harrassing you than you are ok. If you are videotaping at a sporting event, a concert or some othe public venue then you are ok. Hoever, If you are videotaping someone who obviously has a right to privacy at that moment, then you are "invading their privacy"...and that is illegal...It is a fine line, but when someone goes out into public the implied consent rules apply. Anyone can be photographed legally if in a public place as long as youre not peeking under skirts or taking pictures of their titties!
2006-06-22 03:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by 100% Chance of Pain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whether it is illegal or not it is WRONG!!!!!
are you taping someone in a way that is spying or stalking.
why would you ask? are you being taped or are you taping someone else? it is an invasion of privacy.
be aware that these tapes can come back at you and then you could be in a lot of trouble.
don't you watch talk shows? there are always shows about landlords setting up recorders in tenants bedrooms and watching them undress. THEY GO TO JAIL FOR THIS!
if you are doing the taping STOP!!!!!
if you are being taped report it!
2006-06-22 03:43:42 · answer #4 · answered by KAREN A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, anyone can tape anyone if they want to, but it is illegal to use it in a court of law without the person that was tape permission.
2006-06-22 03:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by jl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is illegal to video tape someone else without there consent. You can get into more trouble if you use the video for selling, posting it online, etc.
P.S. it is illegal for taking pictures too if the person does not want to have their pictures taken. and you can get jail time if you use it for posting it or selling it.
2006-06-22 03:35:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what about private investigators who tape people with "bad backs" shoveling the snow, how else can they prove insurance fraud? we are video taped every day,every time we enter a gas station and almost every store. in Chicago they have cameras set up on street lights to prevent crime in certain areas. i think your question needs to be more specific.
2006-06-22 03:40:39 · answer #7 · answered by Martin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are doing in to someone in specific without their permission if it is in their private property you are crossing the lines. You are pretty much considered a perv.
2006-06-22 03:33:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it comes down to two things...
1. WHERE they are being video taped...
2. and is the video tapee CLOTHED or UNCLOTHED...
I think that about sums it up...
2006-06-22 03:36:51 · answer #9 · answered by deakjone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if they are in a public place, unless you are using the video for publication
2006-06-22 03:32:01 · answer #10 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋