Legality of my video idea

[Munchito696]

I have an idea for a video that I intend on doing tomorrow but it requires the videoing of peoples reactions. Am I able to upload their image without them agreeing to it?

Cheers,
The Taylor Brothers

Jack Vale does it all the time

 

[ProfKranc]

You could always ask them after the idea so you get the surprise and permission. That and if they say no, you can always blur their face

 

[Tarmack]

Technically you're not allowed.

Are you certain? I seem to recall the idea that there is implied consent in areas where there is no reasonable expectation of privacy. Recording in a bathroom would be obviously bad, but recording on the side of the street is not problematic. I totally broke my own, don't post in this forum unless you're sure rule sticky.

 

[RedFox]

Are you certain? I seem to recall the idea that there is implied consent in areas where there is no reasonable expectation of privacy. Recording in a bathroom would be obviously bad, but recording on the side of the street is not problematic. I totally broke my own, don't post in this forum unless you're sure rule sticky.

Yes, since he's uploading the video to a site where it is used commercially people in the video have every right to request the video be taking down.

 

[Tarmack]

Yes, since he's uploading the video to a site where it is used commercially people in the video have every right to request the video be taking down.

Any chance you can quote a source for the legality of it? I'm curious as to the line drawn between direct coverage and incidental coverage (news media for example need not blur faces when recording a crowd, etc.).

 

[Catie WahWah]

Laws vary by country, but as basic professional courtesy you should always inform someone whose face is recognisably featured in a video that you will be putting it online if the camera is concealed. If you clearly have a camera then you can argue that anybody who sees it knows they might be filmed, but you should ask people afterward for their permission (and if possible draw up a release form) just so that you're covered for commercial use. That way if someone doesn't want their image online you can know not to use it and/or blur their face without getting in trouble later on.

Basically, it's the golden rule: treats others as you would like to be treated.

 

[RedFox]

Any chance you can quote a source for the legality of it? I'm curious as to the line drawn between direct coverage and incidental coverage (news media for example need not blur faces when recording a crowd, etc.).

I retract my statements since looking back on it, the websites I used for the info aren't considered legitimate sources nor do they have a source so my info is not actually verified, sorry for giving out info that may not be correct.

 

[Jackie Pearce]

Like others said, it depends on the state/country. If you're in a public place, chances are you are 100% allowed to. It's how photographers can take pictures of people and still publish them without consent (I worked at a newspaper), but it is still nice if you can get it.

 

[The Taylor Brothers]

Its nothing mean but a prank nonetheless. Cheers for the advice.

 

[WolfWraith]

You need them to agree to it, otherwise you have no protection if they ask for it to be taken down. 1 of the options for reporting a video is "Infringes my rights > Invades my privacy" you show their face, they no longer have privacy. It's 1 thing if someone is accidentally in your video but if you're making them a part of it then you should let them know, don't be an areshole, it could potentially impact them in a negative way.