Today a old couple kept taking pictures of me is this aloud in the UK??
(any answers not releated get bad rating e.g. "sounds kool")
2006-12-24 06:09:37 · 14 answers · asked by Karl 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yeah allright i spelt a word wrong get over it!
2006-12-24 06:16:54 · update #1
In public there is no expectation of privacy, so it is legal for them to photograph you.
2006-12-24 06:12:56 · answer #1 · answered by professional student 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the UK, but in the US no matter where a person is and is in the "public" view then snap away. There is no law forbidding taking photos of anything or anyone in public view. Now some people might get upset, but they have no legal stance against you. Unless there is a sign like at a concert or a federal building stating, "No photos or video or audio recording".
2006-12-24 06:17:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, however if they are going to publish the picture for financial gain then you have a right to ask for your image to be blanked out. Some people, such as criminals/celebirities waive this right depending on their career choice.
It is the opposite in America, in the USA you have to be asked for your permission before the picture is taken and published. That's why if you watch Street Crime UK hardly anyone is blanked out but if you watch jackass nearly everyone is.
2006-12-27 04:42:38 · answer #3 · answered by badshotcop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not illegal, but some consider it impolite. When I was in London, I went to an open market (loved it!!) and I was taking a picture of something we did not have here (US). The man working in the store started yelling at me; he thought I was taking his picture. I didn't say anything right away because I did not want him to know I am American. I told him I did not take his pic, and not to yell at me. He is from Iran, and for some reason he became quite humble when he heard my accent. To this day I don't know why.
That was a lot to say just to get to I think we are supposed to ask if it is OK. Personally, I don't care who takes my picture; doesn't bother me at all.
2006-12-24 08:25:25 · answer #4 · answered by candace b 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
every one should repect rule of the land, even though taking photos in public places allowed, it shows respect and gentleness to take the snaps of an individual, if asked permission before photographed.
2006-12-25 22:06:36 · answer #5 · answered by M K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is in a public space. It does seem a bit odd though, were you dressed as santa at the time?
2006-12-24 06:13:55 · answer #6 · answered by Mark B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite legal in the US and the UK. Not necessarily so in France, however.
BTW, the word is "allowed", not "aloud". Please go back to school and work on your English -- it's horrific. (And I don't give a toss if I get a bad rating for stating the obvious.)
2006-12-24 06:14:24 · answer #7 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
In the US it is allowed. I can't answer for the UK. The correct spelling is "allowed"
2006-12-24 06:14:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What if they were taking pictures of the scenery hat you happened to be in? I say that should be legal...
2006-12-24 06:14:36 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are an adult photographing young children, you can be cautioned, perhaps even arrested, on suspicion of paedophilia - be careful.
2006-12-24 06:15:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋