Legal issues & distribution Flashcards
Respecting Privacy
Patients and staff could be asked if they consent to the filming.
If they don’t consent they can be blurred out so that
their privacy isn’t compromised.
Public and private spaces
Before you can start filming or taking photographs
you need to know if the area is public or privately owned.
Photography in public spaces
You have a right to take photos in public spaces
if they are for personal use.
Photography in private spaces
If you don’t have permission to be there that will be considered as trespassing, if you do have permission to be there you will often need to pay the owner a fee.
Carrying out a commercial photoshoot or filming
Permissions to use the location, Buildings permission, Model release forms - These give permission to film/photograph a person.
Defamation
Defamation is making false statements against a person or business which damages their reputation.
Harassment and privacy
You are allowed to take photos of people in public if they are for
editorial use (such as news or a current affairs magazine), however
If you are aggressive or intimidating you could be guilty of harassment.
Data protection
Fairly and lawfully
Accurately and securely
Only for as long as it is needed
Only store the minimum amount of data needed
Misuse of personal information
Media producers and publishers need to be careful
that they use personal data accurately and within the
conditions of the Data Protection Act.
Regulatory organisations
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is responsible for regulating the contents of adverts; The Office of Communications (Ofcom) regulates broadcasting and telecommunications.
Commercial photography use
You may need permissions such as
highways permission, council permission and
buildings permission (for background buildings)
Photography for Editorial use
You have a right to photograph a newsworthy event or film an interview for a news station in a public space as long as you don’t obstruct the highway or harass people.
