Privacy problems in regards to taking photos

[rochedalescan]

Hi guys,

When taking photo's, say for instance I take a photo of a car and publish it to we do I need to blur the number plate ?

Thanks Shane

[fire_rescue]

i stopped taking for photos for that reason, amount of photos i take , takes forever to blur pates and faces.

[rochedalescan]

Is there a law against it though ? or is it just common courtesy.

[SunnybankScan]

This is Australian, but not Qld specified.

It will give you a good idea.

http://www.artslaw.com.au/legalinformat ... Rights.asp

[rochedalescan]

A number of photographers have asked Arts Law whether it is illegal to photograph car
number plates on the street. While State and Commonwealth legislation permits police and
roads authorities to use various Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems (like Safe-TCam)
to monitor criminal activity such as speeding, the law does not prevent photography
of car number plates.

So they are saying there is no law against photographing number plates

[Stretch]

A number of photographers have asked Arts Law whether it is illegal to photograph car
number plates on the street. While State and Commonwealth legislation permits police and
roads authorities to use various Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems (like Safe-TCam)
to monitor criminal activity such as speeding, the law does not prevent photography
of car number plates.

So they are saying there is no law against photographing number plates

My rule, blur public cars not emergency services.

And avoid people. Otherwise you'll need a model release form.

If anyone needs one I think I can find one for you.

[Stretch]

Model Release Forms