Can someone take my photo in a public place?

It is generally permissible for people to take photographs at any public place or any private place that they own or rent. Being present on someone else’s private property generally requires the property owner’s consent to take photos.

What if someone takes a photo of me in public?

Although taking a photo of you in a public setting is not an invasion of privacy, if the person captures you in your home and then uses it on social media without your consent, you have legal recourse. Defamation – To prove defamation, the photo posted by someone else on a social media site would have to defame you.

Can you take photos of anyone in public UK?

UK Law. On the whole, UK law doesn’t prevent photography in public places. Although there are some exceptions, the key principle is that you can photograph people and buildings without needing permission, providing you are in a public place.

Is it legal to take pictures of someone on private property?

Being present on someone else’s private property generally requires the property owner’s consent to take photos. With that said, if the photographer is taking photos for a purpose that violates the law — such as to harass or stalk — that’s another story.

Is it illegal to post someone’s photo without their permission?

In more serious cases, publishing a photo of someone without their permission can be considered as an act of harassment or defamation if certain conditions are met. 😱 For example, if the other party published your photo with “threatening, abusive or insulting words” that led to you feeling alarmed or distressed, it would count as harassment.

What should I do if someone published my photo without my consent?

You may feel disconcerted after realising that someone has taken a photo of you in public and has published it without your consent. Keep the publication in which your photo appeared, if the photo was published in a physical medium like a magazine, leaflet or poster;

Is it an invasion of privacy to take a picture of someone?

Your privacy might also be invaded if the photo was taken by someone who intruded on you in a situation in which you had a reasonable expectation of privacy—for example, in your own home. It is not an invasion of privacy to photograph someone in a public place or at any event where the public is invited.