What is the law regarding filming someone without their consent?

Answer by  gleverance (720)

It depends on the context. If the filming is in a public place, anywhere there would be "no expectation of privacy", filming and taking pictures can be done without restriction. If a reasonable person is somewhere where they can expect privacy, filming would be illegal.

Answer by  Vladimir (459)

Filming another without their consent is dependant on the jurisdiction, venue, and status of the person. In most places, an individual may recorded in public; as they have no expectation of privacy in the realm. Similarly, public officials (like police officers) have no expectation of privacy while engaged in official duties- except when such filming could jeopardize the mission.

Answer by  CHatch (21)

Each state holds its own laws and regulations regarding local video and audio disclosure. Some states consider it a legal right to videotape without consent or knowledge, as long as there is a third party who has been made aware of said media context, allowing nondisclosure.

Answer by  Jill13 (263)

There are various civil and criminal penalties for filming someone without their consent, and these vary depending on which state you are in. This may be seen as a violation of a privacy right, or as the criminal offense of "voyeurism. "