Legal Question in Technology Law in Massachusetts

Re: Unauthorized use of Photographs

This is really a question on state rights of personal privacy or "publicity" -- different states have a variety of laws on this. Usually, photographers obtain consents when they publish a photo (or sell it for publication) just to be on the safe side. There are commonly exceptions in the laws regarding pictures of newsworthy subject matter, where the public policy determination is that the right of the public to be informed outweighs the privacy concerns of individuals who happen to be on the scene (people at a political rally, sporting event, union picket line, etc.). You should check with a lawyer in your jurisdiction for a specific answer.

Best wishes,

LDWG