Legal Question in Technology Law in California
pictures posted with out permission
To post a picture of anyone over the internet, is permission required? If it is, and pictures are posted without the persons consent, what legal action can be taken?
Asked on 2/09/08, 12:29 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gordon Firemark
Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark
Re: pictures posted with out permission
Not enough facts here to give a definitive answer. Generally, permission is required for COMMERCIAL use, but if the photo is newsworthy, for one example, the first amendment may protect the publication.
Consult a lawyer with all of the facts and get a better answe3r.
Answered on 2/10/08, 10:34 pm