No consent was required for this shot as it was taken in a public place
The following examples do not require consent in many countries:
An anonymous street performer
An anonymous person, in a public place, especially as part of a larger crowd
People taking part in a public event at a privately-owned venue, for example, a press conference at an office building
A basketball player competing in a match which is open to the public
The following examples typically require consent
A man and woman talking, entitled "A prostitute speaks to her pimp" (possible defamation)
An identifiable child, entitled "An obese girl" (potentially derogatory or demeaning)
Partygoers at a private party, unless press is specifically invited (unreasonable intrusion without consent)
Nudes, underwear or swimsuit shots, unless obviously taken in a public place – even if the subject's face is obscured (unreasonable intrusion without consent)
Long-lens images, taken from afar, of an individual in a private place (unreasonable intrusion)
Scope Review 2013 links:
