2006-12-18 07:49:44 · 3 answers · asked by aldridge_erin 1 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
No. It is completley against the media's laws. You will automatically be sued for alot of things such as appearing on T.V. without the permission of the media.
2006-12-18 07:59:41 · answer #1 · answered by ForeverForgotten 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It depends on the context of the show. Was it a news organization? General crowd and background shots pick up a lot of people, so there is no need for permission, especially if it's in a public forum. Also, if you grant an interview, you are in essence giving permission to use your image.
Most commercial programming (TV shows that are not news-related) have participants sign waivers giving permission to be shown. If you don't, then they're supposed to blur over your face. But in most cases, by ACTIVELY participating in a program, you are giving permission to have your image used.
The other option is if you placed video or imagery of yourself in a public forum such as on a Web site like YouTube or even your own personal site, they can use that unless you put a Copyright on it. If you've ever been arrested, your mug shot is considered public information and that can be shown on TV if it's related to the story.
2006-12-18 08:13:29 · answer #2 · answered by Social_Butterfly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, even if you are portrayed in what is called a "false light." Courts are extremely reluctant to engage in what is called "prior restraint." "Prior restraint" would involve trying to get a restraining order against the news media outlet in question to prevent the material from airing. For example, if you suspect that the outlet is going to portray you as something you're not or if you think the outlet unfairly recorded you in a place in which you expected privacy. You could try to get a restraining order in this situation, but it would likely be denied because of the news media's First Amendment rights. However, you could try to sue after the airing, on the grounds that your privacy was violated or that the outlet defamed you.
However, anyone who is in public or can be seen from a public place is, in most cases, fair game.
For example, a story on Christmas shopping could have you walking downtown with gifts you bought for your kid. You would have no standing to sue, even if Junior found out from watching television what he was getting for Christmas.
Likewise, if you're running around on a beach with your potbelly sticking out, you would have no standing to sue.
2006-12-18 09:15:28 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋