2006-12-07 02:13:57 · 8 answers · asked by need 2 no 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Legal, yes. However, entertainment shows will want to get a release signed by anyone they film to protect them legally. A news broadcast, however, will not.
2006-12-07 02:16:12 · answer #1 · answered by Teekno 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the circumstance. If you happen to appear in a public place in the background of a news shot, yes, it's legal. If your picture was taken without your knowledge and used in a program/advertisment, no it's not legal.
If you are a well-known person (Bush for example) you have fewer protections.
2006-12-07 02:16:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the picture. You would need to get permission to use a copyrighted picture (which is any picture), but something that the news guys shot would be usable.
Basically, they can use what they themselves obtain, but couldn't use someone else's material without permission.
2006-12-07 02:17:19 · answer #3 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the circumstances, but usually no. A missing person cannot be asked for permission, nor can an escaped felon on the run, etc.
2006-12-07 02:15:55 · answer #4 · answered by Adriana 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the circumstances. Sometimes, you agree without knowing it. When you walk into an amusement part, there's a small sign that says your appearance may be used for promotional items. So you could appear on a commercial without knowing that you agreed.
2006-12-07 02:22:21 · answer #5 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea it could because some people don't want there faces on TV. It is best to get there answer about it before you decide to put someones face on TV!
2006-12-07 02:19:27 · answer #6 · answered by ~*Sweet Pea*~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's okay if you're just filming a broad area of people , like just walking outside with a camera..but if you're just focusing on one specific person, then it could be trouble. you can blur faces just to be safe :)
2006-12-07 02:22:36 · answer #7 · answered by Lucky Furby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. you see even kids, babies, minors and the like have to be protected same with us.
2006-12-07 02:23:25 · answer #8 · answered by warrior is a child 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋