Legal Question in Technology Law in California

Us 2257

Updates to US 2257 were recently made and I have a few questions. In one section of the updates it states a statement is required for every change made to the photos being used. However, I am confused as to what this means. Does it mean everytime I crop a picture I have to issue this statement? Moving on, does my hosting company have to have all of the legal documentation required for me to have also? It also states that you must list every alias the model uses. However, does this include names she could be listed on for different sites? For example, I may buy her content from one site and she is listed as Linda and on another she may be Jane. I do not believe it is her decision to list as that name, but that of the webmaster for each individual site. Does it mean I have to list these names as well or just specifically what she herself decides to go by? One last thing that concerns me is the need to list my name and address on the website as I am the primary record holder. Because of the type of website I run I feel it would be damaging to my company and to my safety. Is there any way to get around that part of the law? Perhaps referring them to an email address to get that information or something along those lines? Thanks.


Asked on 7/18/05, 9:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Timothy J. Walton Internet Attorney

Re: Us 2257

The new rules have not been tested yet (though I believe a lawsuit was filed to challenge some of the very provisions you describe), and answering your questions depends to a great extent on the specifics of your situation.

What you need is legal advice, not legal information. In order to get legal advice, you will have to hire an attorney.

If you are having trouble finding an attorney that can help you, or an attorney that can help you that you can also afford to pay, please feel free to contact me by telephone at (650) 566-8500.

Timothy

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Answered on 7/19/05, 11:45 am


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