Can a company use a video of me without my permission?

If you discover that someone posted either photos or videos of you or your family on a social media site without your permission, the first thing to know is that it is illegal. Keep in mind that every platform has a different privacy policy, so the individual that posts may think they did nothing wrong.

Can my boss video me at work?

An employer can monitor their CCTV cameras from anywhere, but they must adhere to data protection law in doing so. If they installed cameras and started monitoring them from anywhere without letting employees know, they would almost certainly be breaking the law.

Can I sue someone for posting a video of me on YouTube?

But yes, you can be sued, and lose, and YouTube can, and likely will, take sides with the person submitting the complaint and ultimately removed your video.

Is it illegal to video someone on their own property?

According to U.S. law, you may record someone in your own home with a hidden camera without them knowing. In most states, recording hidden camera videos in areas with reasonable expectations of privacy is illegal. If your subject lives with you – such as a live-in nanny – this may include bathrooms and bedrooms.

Is it legal to use a YouTube video in my work?

Just like every other broadcast medium, like television or a movie theatre, YouTube videos are copyrighted by the creator, and you need permission to use the video in your work. You can verify this by reading the relevant section of the YouTube Terms of Service at https://www.youtube.com/t/terms.

Where can I find out about copyright laws for YouTube videos?

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has a list of international intellectual property and copyright offices where you can learn about your area’s copyright laws. The above sites are referred to for educational purposes only and YouTube doesn’t endorse them. How do I get permission to use someone else’s content in my video?

When do you not need permission to use a video?

Copyright and Using Video When Permission is Not Required You do not need permission if you are using something that is not copyrightable or is in the public domain, or if you are using it in a way that does not implicate one of the rights of copyright holders or is permitted by a user’s right.

What license does YouTube use for videos?

YouTube has a large collection of videos licensed under one of the Creative Commons licenses or the Creative Commons Public Domain Dedication. Note that many videos on YouTube are under copyright and have not been licensed under any open license.