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06/24/2015 04:30:52 PM · #1
Here is a nice short article the sums up when you need model releases and property releases in the USA. Thought I would share it with the DPC community.

//digital-photography-school.com/need-photo-release/

06/24/2015 04:34:10 PM · #2
Thanks for that
06/24/2015 05:01:38 PM · #3
Good article. Long story but they might want to note that rules in certain European countries differ and this particular article is for the USA? (and maybe Canada).
06/24/2015 05:18:17 PM · #4
Found this while searching online
06/25/2015 07:21:21 AM · #5
The following comment is patently wrong as it relates to photos you might take on an individual in the Province of Quebec:

"However, the moment you step out into public areas, such as a public park, you forfeit your right to privacy and may be photographed by anyone without your consent. "

A gentleman was photographed coming out of a hotel, someone took his photo, published it, got sued for it, and lost.

Ray
06/25/2015 07:28:38 AM · #6
Originally posted by RayEthier:

The following comment is patently wrong as it relates to photos you might take on an individual in the Province of Quebec:

"However, the moment you step out into public areas, such as a public park, you forfeit your right to privacy and may be photographed by anyone without your consent. "

A gentleman was photographed coming out of a hotel, someone took his photo, published it, got sued for it, and lost.

Ray

The article expressly states that it applies in the USA, and residents of other countries must check their local laws.
06/25/2015 07:44:46 AM · #7
Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by RayEthier:

The following comment is patently wrong as it relates to photos you might take on an individual in the Province of Quebec:

"However, the moment you step out into public areas, such as a public park, you forfeit your right to privacy and may be photographed by anyone without your consent. "

A gentleman was photographed coming out of a hotel, someone took his photo, published it, got sued for it, and lost.

Ray

The article expressly states that it applies in the USA, and residents of other countries must check their local laws.


True enough, but I thought it best to inform my American friends that the law in Quebec is totally different that those of other Canadian provinces.

The sad fact is that many Canadians are not aware of this distinction.

As the old adage ssys" An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"

Ray
06/25/2015 07:58:37 AM · #8
If you think Quebec is bad, check out the new "security" law(s) just passed in France -- apparently they used the Snowden revelations as a blueprint ...
06/25/2015 08:12:05 AM · #9
Damn Quebecois...as though the whole Maple Mafia thing ain't bad enough, now I have to watch where I point my lens in La Belle Province. Merde!
06/25/2015 08:12:18 AM · #10
They didn't touch on anonymity.
06/25/2015 08:24:00 AM · #11
Originally posted by snaffles:

Damn Quebecois...as though the whole Maple Mafia thing ain't bad enough, now I have to watch where I point my lens in La Belle Province. Merde!


Not sure about that... taking the photo may not be the issue... I believe that it's the publication of same that could land you in hot water.

Ray
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