Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New York
Photo sent to me via cell phone
If someone sends me a semi-naked photo of themselves using their cell to my email address, is the picture now mine. If I was to share the photo or post it on the internet, would that be a problem? Do I open myself up to anything?
Asked on 3/31/08, 12:06 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Steven Mark
Steven Paul Mark, Attorney at Law
Re: Photo sent to me via cell phone
The photographer would be the owner of the image unless he/she assigned it to a third party. If you post the photo without the consent of the photographer you'd be violating their copyright; without the consent of the subject of the photo, possibly a violation of the NY Civil Rights law or other actions.
Answered on 3/31/08, 12:50 pm
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