Does anyone know the law/rights surrounding photographing/filming my own child in a public performance?
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There is no law preventing you recording your child's performance unless the copyright holders object.\n\nThis sort of nonsense makes me really cross - especially as you point out, you have no control over who the man allowed to do the filming gives copies to.\n\nI'd take your own video and film as normal. They're hardly going to eject you, are they?
1107538
Dear Joe\n\nIn answer to your qustion, there are different aspect's with regards to the law of taking photographs in public places.\n\n1st.....Although such places as Courts, the Houses of Parliament etc are classed as public buildings with public access to them, it is quit legal to photograph the exterior of these building's, but it is illegal and prohibited from photographing any part of the interior for security reasons.\n\n2nd.....Banks & Building Societies have a complete restriction on there premises being photographed either on the inside or the outside of there buildings for security reasons.\n\n3rd.....With regards to the photographing of any building, whether it as public access or not, you should in the first instance seek the consent of the occupier or owner first before taking any photographs.\n\n4th.....With regards to your question regarding statues, first of all statues are created by Sculptor's, whereas Artist's paint picture's. If you merely want to photograph a statue for example in a public park and do nothing more than that with your photographs, then you will not Breach the Copy Right's Regulation's and therefore there is no grounds for the Sculptor to bring a Copy Right's Action, because in law the only thing you have done is to take a photographic image of a solid creation.\n\nHowever, if you take the photographic image of a statue in it's solid creation form and then deside to use that photograph for the purpose of re-creating that statue in either wood, clay, timber, cement, concreate, paper, cardboard, plastic etc, then you will breach the Copy Right's Regulation's and the Sculptor will have a legal right of action against you under the Copy Right's Act.\n\nI therefore trust that this answer's your legal question.\n\nRegards\n\nMR STEVEN NEWBERT JP\nHER MAJESTY THE QUEEN'S\nJUSTICE OF THE PEACE\nfor\nENGLAND & WALES
579305
In the US, there are no rules or regulations regarding musical lyrics, only laws restricting what can be broadcast on the airwaves or performed in a public space.  If you wish to write & perform a song called "**** my **** you ******* ****" in your own home, you are free to do so.
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I have done a ton of research on this subject as it is part of my job.\n\nThe reason you should not give personal information, including your favorite theatre to a stranger is you never know who might show up and try to hurt you.\n\nKeep looking at www.onlinechildsafety.net and also check www.ftc.gov. Lots of great information.
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Generally speaking, there's no law that says you can't take pictures of someone or videotape someone who is outdoors -- that's how the Paparrazzi make all their money -- but if you were to sell the tape (or copies) or do a web-cast of the tape or distribute the tape in some other way without the consent of that person, you can get in BIG trouble.  You MUST have consent if you intend to sell, release, or distribute that tape.  If you don't you can get sued.
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Yes I have been several times and took my camera each time - as do thousands of others. Most grounds have a notice banning cameras but I think it is only aimed at keeping out professional photographers. So unless you have a camera the size of a bus and are close to someone from security who is having an off-day you will be OK.
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I believe anyone recording you has to tell you unless its under the instruction of legal authorities.  If a business wants to record your conversation even for training purposes they have to tell you; if a person wants to record you to try and "entrap" you for some reason they can't without telling you up front they are recording the conversation.  The acception to that would be if the police or district attorney instructed them to record conversations for thier use in court.
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I found a website where someone did some research on the subject of photography. It explains quiet a bit of what you are referring to which is called, "commercial use." \n\nI would definitely look into hiring a lawyer and suing them for defamation of character, humiliation, and anything else that pops into you and your lawyer's head. \n\nI hope this helps you. Good luck!  :)\n\nP.S.\n\nThe co-workers that are harrassing you...ask them why they were searching a gay travel site?
649032
First off, make sure the parents are fine with you doing this.  Then, look in your local phone book for photo agencies.  Sometimes, agencies have promotions listed in the newspaper.
1056994
The law of copyright suggests that taking photographs is a creative process. So if you took the photographs then you are creative author of the photo if....you used your camera.\n\nSincer she gave you permission to take the photographs, and you took them with YOUR camera, then within the law. the photogra[hs belong to you.\n\nBut, you cannot use them to plaster on websites, or use for business if she is not over 18 years old. She can sue if you do.\n\nHope the information helps and please look at copyright laws regarding anything from design to making things. Website is below:\n\nhttp://www.patent.gov.uk/copy/
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Ultimately the court has the discretion whether or not to admit something like this into evidence and usually in very rare circumstances.  People are not allowed to be voice recorded without their consent and if it's the main piece of evidence in the case it is likely that the court will find it inadmissible and ask that party to make it's case with other facts and evidence.
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It's preferable to the school district because it's confidential and they can tell you to fuck off and because it's confidential no one will know and it won't become part of the record.  \n\nIt's unfortunate, but go to "Protection and Advocacy" site and request the book they have entitled "Special Education Rights and Responsibilities".  You will be well armed and more able to protect your child.
350320
Your local council of government agency or even your local court house has public information on criminals in the area.\nIn most cases it is free to view but you are not allowed to make photo copies. In most cases when a court case has finished all transcripts become public information, in the event children are involve the children's names are not used, through out the papers.
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YES. If you publish someone's photo without their consent "unless they are famous" then you will be breaking the privacy law. Of course this depends where you live!!!\nBut the best thing is to get permission first otherwise if they find out!!! You might have to pay a lot of money!!
589861
While it shouldn't be illegal really, I mean it is YOUR yard if someone manages to take a picture and turn it into police you could get arrested for "indecent exposure" but really I don't think you have to worry about that.  Plus who's more disgusting, you peeing in your yard or the person taking the picture of you peeing? =)
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These rules will vary by state, due to statutory differences.  At the very minimum, the subject MUST know he or she is being recorded.  \n\nCheck with your state's worker's comp commission or insurance fraud division for the rules that will apply to you.
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In the state of California, it is illegal to record anyones voice without their consent. Period. Video can be recorded without consent, but sound cannot. As such, I would have to turn of the microphone on my camcorder when filming undercover as a PI. \n\nWhat does she need to be reported for that requires voice recording? Is she making comments during class or something? report it and tell whoever you report to to attend a class dressed as a student.