Legal Question in Technology Law in California
You Tube
Hi,
I Googled my name today and the
number one listing had my name in
it with a link to a YouTube Q&A.
There, I saw posted ''who is that girl
in the video?'' The answer
was ''her name is, or was, _____...''
So, I thought I'd advance and see
what they were talking about. Well, it
is a video of me when I was 22
filmed by my date at the
time. When I looked at the profile of
the YouTube Channel Owner it was a
picture of me. He has also listed a
false name alongside MY photo. I
didn't remember ever filming this clip
with him. It's not pornographic or
anything, but still, it frightened me
and made me wonder what other
film he has in his library that includes
my image.
Please advise. I am afraid of the fact
that he still has video of me after 27
years for one, but also that he would
use my photo for his ID. After so
many years... why? What rights do I
have in a situation like this.
Thank you very much.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: You Tube
1. Have lawyer write to villain demanding immediate takedown.
2. Decide, based on nature of video and his response if any to (1), whether it's worth suing over.
Please take some time and view the YouTube video, "Privacy Is Dead, Get Over It."