Posting Pictures/Videos to the Internet? Legal question.

[Rams]

Not that I post pics but this question was asked of me, I don't know and it makes me wonder, does one need permission to post images other people that may not want their image out there? No, I'm not talking about pics where we are knowingly posing for the camera?  What about videos where there person is not aware they are being recorded?  Not all posters use good judgement.

I know that in some states it's illegal to record conversations if both parties are not aware. Other states require at least one of the recorded folks to be aware. Videos could contain private conversations the recorded folks may not want on the web...   The same could be said of pics one does not wish to be out there..  Any regs or laws on this and if so, do they apply to Internet applications.  Although I doubt it, does the Internet site have any responsibility?

I can only imagine the problems one could face by secretly recording another person or two and posting such a recording/video on the Internet.  Then again, the Internet seems to be a free for all....
Just curious.

Rams

[RDKLL]

I am not a lawyer and I didnt stay at a Holiday Inn Express, but I think it is more related to intent, or commercialization. We have lawyers who I am sure will comment on this.

Stumbled on this:
https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/question-unauthorized-use-of-photo-28285.html

[Jess from VA]

This is not an area of my expertise.

Copyright is the biggest deal in the re-posting of pics and vids.  Copyright protection is usually only obtained where the images or vids are viewed as worth something.  

Posting private stuff with malicious intent can be actionable.

Actionable or not, most people do not have the money to sue, and most lawyers would not be interested in suing on a contingent fee (piece of the pie) basis.

Better answers (to everything) are on the web, all you have to do is be good with your key word inquiries, and start opening windows and reading.

There's a difference between copyright protection and defamation of character; Libel is written defamation, and slander is spoken defamation.

https://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/civil-litigation/defamation-character.html

[Black Pearl's Captain]

In most cases, if it's on the net you can use it. Even RDKLL can use the avatar I made! Of course I made it from Honda's ad for the Valk.

[RDKLL]

In most cases, if it's on the net you can use it. Even RDKLL can use the avatar I made! Of course I made it from Honda's ad for the Valk.

And I thank you good sir!

[RP#62]

I think the setting has something to do with it as well, i.e. if you are in a public setting it would be hard to show an expectation of privacy.

-RP