Legal Question in Technology Law in California
is it legal if i use wikipedia photo as my facebook profile picture?
Asked on 4/24/13, 3:19 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Jim Betinol
Withrow and Betinol Law
Depending on how you are uploading the photos and depending on if you have permission to use the photo, your actions could be considered a copyright infringement on the photograph.
Answered on 4/24/13, 3:28 pm
Bryan Whipple
Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law
I don't disagree with Mr. Betinoni; his answer is good. I'd have said it a little differently: If you took the picture and haven't given the rights to it to someone else (e.g., Wikipedia), you can use the photo elsewhere without breaking any law.
Answered on 4/24/13, 4:37 pm