Can the police get called on you if you take someone's picture without their permission?

Question

Since you need to ask someone for his or her permission to take their picture with a camera would can people call the police on you if you take their picture with a camera without their permission if it becomes a repeated issue for the person who has had their picture taken without their permission way too many times by the person who was taking pictures with their camera and if the police get involed would the person get his or her camera confiscated by the police and would the police issue a citation and or arrest that person.

Comments

If they notice and turn around and ask you. They may lie and say sexual. Just do from head down. Still try to ask. People are paranoid from pandemic.

Answer 1

That is an invasion of privacy, the affected party can file a lawsuit. In some countries it is punishable by a three-month prison sentence or a fine.

Answer 2

Well, that depends on the situation and the intention, because there are bad peaople who take  a photo without   your permission, to publish it, or make a montage, others throw a forum to indentify another criminal for a kidnapping, another take a photo because you seemed  to them hadsome.      

Answer 3

Yes, you can report that someone took a photo of you without your consent, since it could be used for perverse purposes in which you would not like to see yourself involved

Answer 4

Yes, it is illegal to take photo or video without a person knowledge. He or she can call the police to take future actions too.even if it was a husband or wife or friends.

Answer 5

It is not illegal to take a picture without someone's permission in most states, but there could be legal consequences if the person in the photo feels that they were not given proper consent.

Answer 6

In some cases, taking someone's picture without their permission can be considered a violation of privacy and may be considered a criminal offense. Depending on the circumstances, it is possible that the police could be called and the photographer may be arrested or issued a citation. It is important to always ask for permission before taking someone's picture.

Answer 7

It depends on the circumstances, but generally taking someone's picture in a public space is legal. However, invasion of privacy laws vary by jurisdiction.

Answer 8

Depending on the circumstances, it is possible that the police could be called and the photographer may be arrested or issued a citation. It is important to always ask for permission before taking someone's picture.