Photography and the Digital Economy Bill
Discussion
Not seen any mention of this on here.
It's a law which is due to be passed (unless it gets stopped) meaning that any photograph posted in public not emblazoned with a watermark becomes free issue.
It will also make photography of the public 'private data' and therefore against the data protection act.
Terrible news if it gets passed;
http://copyrightaction.com/forum/uk-gov-nationalis...
bobda said:
It will also make photography of the public 'private data' and therefore against the data protection act.
So how would you photograph, say, Piccadilly Circus? Or a beach with some people on it? An airshow? Will it include video - for example highstreet interviews on local TV? Almost everything has 'public' in it. Either they're going to shut down televison or there will need to be exceptions.Video is an exception. This refers to still photography only.
My industry is video (broadcast) and I was always taught that the sheer act of pointing a motion camera at a person is permission enough to film them.
Regarding Picadilly Circus/beach/any public venue etc - I suppose you could, technically but if someone challenges you and doesn't want their image taken, then you would be breaking the law by allowing it to remain on your camera.
My industry is video (broadcast) and I was always taught that the sheer act of pointing a motion camera at a person is permission enough to film them.
Regarding Picadilly Circus/beach/any public venue etc - I suppose you could, technically but if someone challenges you and doesn't want their image taken, then you would be breaking the law by allowing it to remain on your camera.
Edited by bobda on Wednesday 3rd March 10:50
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Was on the forums a good while ago. I would follow the link and get the pre-formatted letter to send to your MP's opposing this.
Was on the forums a good while ago. I would follow the link and get the pre-formatted letter to send to your MP's opposing this.
That's easy Simpo, it's because all the nasty terrorists and paedophiles only use stills cameras, so they MUST BE BANNED IMMEDIATELY.
Video sir? Do carry on.
This law will creep in like all the other reductions of our freedoms. When it does I'll continue to take photos of anything I want. Whether they say they will or not, if the tories get in they won't repeal this law any more than they'll get rid of speed cameras.
Video sir? Do carry on.
This law will creep in like all the other reductions of our freedoms. When it does I'll continue to take photos of anything I want. Whether they say they will or not, if the tories get in they won't repeal this law any more than they'll get rid of speed cameras.
RichTbiscuit said:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Was on the forums a good while ago. I would follow the link and get the pre-formatted letter to send to your MP's opposing this.
doubt that would do any good to be honest...when MP's decide, they decide....Was on the forums a good while ago. I would follow the link and get the pre-formatted letter to send to your MP's opposing this.
thatone1967 said:
RichTbiscuit said:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Was on the forums a good while ago. I would follow the link and get the pre-formatted letter to send to your MP's opposing this.
doubt that would do any good to be honest...when MP's decide, they decide....Was on the forums a good while ago. I would follow the link and get the pre-formatted letter to send to your MP's opposing this.
Well here you go guys! Totally found by accident in a completely different and non photography related website. Something for you to print out and carry with you. Sad we have to do it though :/
http://s3.amazonaws.com/infobeautiful/photographer...
The current handbook for police in regards to stop and search in regards to terrorism states;
"The Terrorism Act 2000 does not prohibit people from taking photographs or digital
images in an area where an authority under section 44 is in place. Officers should not
prevent people taking photographs unless they are in an area where photography is
prevented by other legislation.
If officers reasonably suspect that photographs are being taken as part of hostile terrorist
reconnaissance, a search under section 43 of the TerrorismAct 2000 or an arrest should be
considered. Filmandmemory cardsmay be seized as part of the search, but officers do not
have a legal power to delete images or destroy film. Although images may be viewed as
part of a search, to preserve evidence when cameras or other devices are seized, officers
should not normally attempt to examine them. Cameras and other devices should be left
in the state they were found and forwarded to appropriately trained staff for forensic
examination. The person being searched should never be asked or allowed to turn the device
on or off because of the danger of evidence being lost or damaged."
I know it's not quite entirely related but thought i'd stick it in here for anyone.
http://s3.amazonaws.com/infobeautiful/photographer...
The current handbook for police in regards to stop and search in regards to terrorism states;
"The Terrorism Act 2000 does not prohibit people from taking photographs or digital
images in an area where an authority under section 44 is in place. Officers should not
prevent people taking photographs unless they are in an area where photography is
prevented by other legislation.
If officers reasonably suspect that photographs are being taken as part of hostile terrorist
reconnaissance, a search under section 43 of the TerrorismAct 2000 or an arrest should be
considered. Filmandmemory cardsmay be seized as part of the search, but officers do not
have a legal power to delete images or destroy film. Although images may be viewed as
part of a search, to preserve evidence when cameras or other devices are seized, officers
should not normally attempt to examine them. Cameras and other devices should be left
in the state they were found and forwarded to appropriately trained staff for forensic
examination. The person being searched should never be asked or allowed to turn the device
on or off because of the danger of evidence being lost or damaged."
I know it's not quite entirely related but thought i'd stick it in here for anyone.
Edited by RichTbiscuit on Thursday 4th March 07:18
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