Is it legal to take pictures of children without their consent?

You have the legal right to photograph children in public without their or their parents’ consent, but this can be regarded as a suspicious activity by parents. However, the act of photography under these circumstances is not illegal.

Is it legal to post pictures of someone without their permission?

Using pictures without permission, if they are taken in a public place is allowed. However, asking whoever has posted the photos to remove them and explaining why is often enough to have them taken down. If it is a minor in the photo I would point that out and hope that also impacts on a positive outcome.

Is it legal for a minor to post pictures on Facebook?

There is no general law that protects minors from having photos placed online in the US. This is an issue that comes up with in-laws or in divorce cases all the time. People fight over posting pictures on Facebook. One side wants to post them the other doesn’t.

Is it legal to take pictures of children in private schools?

Private schools, summer camps, and other private institutions can also enforce their own policies restricting the use of videos or photographs on their premises. Because these are privately owned, the owners have greater ability than the government to prevent individuals from taking photos or videos of children.

Is it illegal to send pictures of yourself in public?

Depending on the nature of the image and how explicit it is along with the age gap between parties, the activity itself is illegal. If the two individuals send selfies that have no naked body parts or that may not constitute as child pornography, then no state violation of law occurs.

Can I take a picture of my child alone?

No one can photograph or film your child in a location where he or she believes himself or herself to be alone, even if alone with his friends. For example, if the child is in a sandbox at a public park, a photographer can take his or her picture.