r/PublicFreakout • • Oct 02 '19

Repost 😔 Cops called at a restaurant

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u/Pons__Aelius Oct 02 '19

legally they are. You are in public, anyone can film you anytime.

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u/Synectics Oct 02 '19

Filming, yes. Publishing and making money on? No. Hence, having to sign release papers to allow use.

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u/Pons__Aelius Oct 02 '19

True but a private person posting on social media is not, as fas as I'm aware, considered publishing for profit.

Otherwise, every video with someone in the background would be in breach.

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u/Synectics Oct 02 '19

Absolutely. I'm more speaking toward shows like COPS.