"When you are in public - people may take pictures of you" - Child and family lawyer, Megan Harrington-Johnson
Updated | By Breakfast with Martin Bester
People may take pictures of you or your children if you are in public, however, if you do not agree to it, it is unlawful.
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We see photos of children on social media daily, however, do the parents have the right to post photos of their children and what can you do as a parent if other people post photos of your children? We have all the answers.
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Child and family lawyer Megan Harrington-Johnson joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about your rights and the rights of your children regarding photos and images of them online.
A recent article pointed out to what to do if a stranger takes photos of your child in a public space. What to do about friends and family that post photos of your children on social media without asking?
"The golden rule is - don't post pictures of your children or other people's children. It's a dangerous thing", says Harrington-Johnson.
"If you are in public - people may take pictures of you. However, if you are not comfortable with it - you can ask the person to remove it from their camera."
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"As soon as a child has the desire, they can tell their parents to not take pictures of them - they have the rights to do so."
"Schools are private spaces so parents must give consent if they want their children to be photographed."
"Celebrities are public figures - so they may be photographed in public - and they know it."
"If you are involved in an incident where you are a part of - you may photograph the moment. If the incident is taking place in the public - you can film it."
"If you are in a working environment and a part of a meeting - you may record the interaction or meeting. If you are not apart of the meeting - you are not allowed to record or film the moment.
"Always remember - if you are in a public space - you can film and photograph the moment - and only if you are part of it."
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