Can someone post a picture of my child on the internet (say on myspace) without my consent? I thought, but I could be wrong that was illegal. This would be a friend of my ex husbands and I am very upset about this! She doesn't have any right to post pictures of my son, and I do not want her doing so either. My question is, what are my rights as his mother (my son is 3)? Also, my ex and I have joint legal custody, so if he were to say that he gave this person permission, then is that not illegal, even if I do not consent? If I disagree and say no. Do they only need permission from 1 parent and if so what if the other parents disagree's? Please help anyone that may know this answer. It is very important! Thanks so much!
2007-12-08 18:06:28 · 5 answers · asked by crafty mama 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
So if it's not illegal then why at the kids schools do I have to sign a waiver for them to photograph my child?
2007-12-08 18:28:36 · update #1
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Now for this matter. How did this person get the picture. That is the question to ask. If your ex-husband provided her with the picture then she can do what ever she likes with it.
If she somehow took the picture without you are your ex-husbands knowledge. I would seriously worry about her intent.
I personally do not think that it is safe to place childrens pictures on the internet. My space has a general description of the area in which you live. It uses real names. If it is a public myspace account anyone and everyone can go onto it and see whatever is on it. If it is a private myspace account the users must be invited by the account holder.
Have you talked to this lady? Have you asked her to remove the picture? Have you discussed it with your ex-husband. Simply tell them that you are not comfortable with your child's picture on the internet. Unfortunately pictures can be copied from one location and put somewhere else. There was recently a case in the news where a woman had placed pictures of her children on the internet. Only to discover later that they ended up on a child pornography site. Good luck to you.
2007-12-08 20:13:10 · answer #1 · answered by D and G Gifts Etc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you live. In the US, there are still a few states that have laws on the books that make adultery (which you are obviously committing) a crime. In one or two states, it's even a felony (no, I'm not kidding). But even though the law is still on the book, and it's technically illegal, the law is rarely enforced. In part (I'm sure) because it's easy to argue that these types of laws are unconstitutional. Now, could it hurt you during in the divorce proceedings? Again, it depends on where you live. But since you're BOTH doing it, it shouldn't work against either one of you. With all that said--do you really think this provides a healthy environment/good example for the children? In my opinion, it does not. And your FIRST concern should be what's best for the children.
2016-04-08 03:06:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only person who needs to give permission for this is the copyright holder of the photo - usually the person who took it.
No permission from the parent is needed for the non-commercial display of a minors photo.
Richard
2007-12-08 18:21:03 · answer #3 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a post from the PhotoAttorney blog on that topic, saying it isn't illegal: http://www.photoattorney.com/2007/07/taking-and-posting-photos-of-children.html
And you may remember recent media attention to the website of self-proclaimed pedophile taking photos of kids in public and posting them - he couldn't be charged because it wasn't a crime - http://lamplighternews.blogspot.com/2007/03/it-may-be-legal-but-it-is-disgusting.html
2007-12-08 18:21:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Long as they not illegal (Porn.) or profiting Don't think its illegal
2007-12-08 18:19:39 · answer #5 · answered by maninthecornner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋