Legal Question in Technology Law in California

Re: camcorder video

Yes but what you do with the images is another, complicated question.

Re: camcorder video

I agree with Mr. Nance. You should also note that there are some circumstances in which making such a video would be illegal. In particular, some people position video cameras in public places so that they look up women's skirts or otherwise invade the privacy that people reasonably expect to have even when out in public. Making such a video without the consent of those being taped is illegal even when done in a public place.

Re: camcorder video

I would add to the list of improper uses, any commercialization or profit making of images of a non-newsworthy person or scene could also subject you to tort claims. Paparazzi can get away with taking and selling for publication photos of celebs because they are newsworthy or are at least deemed to have consented to public attention, but putting Joe Doakes' picture on Page One just because you think he is wierd, cute, or ideally advertises your brand of peaches is likely to get you a suit for unfair commercialization of a private person's image.

Re: camcorder video

Agreed. It's legal to videotape in public places, but making commercial use of the footage may require licenses/permission from the people depicted.