Can someone take pictures of me without permission?

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.

Is taking photos harassment?

If someone is consistently photographing you when you are in public against your will, it may be considered harassment or stalking.

Can a photo be evidence?

Since its ‘invention’ in the 1830s, photographs have been used as sources of evidence. The direct (indexical) relationship between the sun’s rays and the resulting image makes photographs seem reliable as sources of information.

What can I do if someone is taking pictures of me?

If you see someone taking your photo without your permission, it’s your right to ask him or her to stop. If you’re undressed and someone is taking your photo, put in a call to the police. Not only are you making sure your rights are intact, you’re also making the dressing room a little safer for the rest of the world.

What to do when someone is taking pictures of you?

Ask if they took a photo of you. They might say no, that it was something behind you, the person next to you, or yes. If you object to a photo being taken you could say so, or first enquire about the purpose of the photo. If you do object you can ask that they delete it, and they can refuse.

Are pictures hearsay?

As “demonstrative evidence,” photographs and videos are not testimony subject to cross-examination, and are not hearsay.

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.

Can the police order me to stop taking pictures or video?

Police should not order you to stop taking pictures or video. Under no circumstances should they demand that you delete your photographs or video. Police officers may order citizens to cease activities that are truly interfering with legitimate law enforcement operations.

How do you ask someone to stop taking pictures of You?

If you object to a photo being taken you could say so, or first enquire about the purpose of the photo. If you do object you can ask that they delete it, and they can refuse. If they took a photo of you, you ask for it to be deleted, and they refuse, you could take a photo of them. If you’re in a public place there’s not much you can do.

Can a person take legal action if someone posts unauthorized photos/videos?

Can a Person Take Legal Action if Someone Posts Unauthorized Photos or Videos on Social Media? If you discover that someone posted either photos or videos of you or your family on a social media site without your permission, the first thing to know is that it is illegal.