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Re: IETF note well relating to pictures?

2016-07-27 11:29:14
Some conferences are using colored lanyards as a way for people to declare 
their preferences proactively:

https://adainitiative.org/2013/07/04/another-way-to-attract-women-to-conferences-photography-policies/

Personally, I would likely wear a red lanyard (photographs never okay, don’t 
ask) unless I'm on stage, presiding, or presenting (when I would take off the 
lanyard).



On Jul 27, 2016, at 6:23 AM, Andrew G. Malis <agmalis(_at_)gmail(_dot_)com> 
wrote:

Here’s a concrete example. Photos of IETF plenaries have been published, 
online or otherwise, in various formats and venues, such as on Facebook or on 
blogs. Sometimes I’ve spotted myself in the photos, in at least one case very 
visibly. However, it is impratical to check with every single person 
attending the plenary to ask their permission ot publish the photos. Should 
they be allowed to be published? I think so, even though I wasn’t asked at 
the time.

Cheers,
Andy


On Wed, Jul 27, 2016 at 3:12 AM, S Moonesamy 
<sm+ietf(_at_)elandsys(_dot_)com> wrote:
Hi Martin,
At 03:56 26-07-2016, Martin Rex wrote:
The issue isn't about recording, but about publication.

And you really need _consent_, any rip-off/coercion in the US contractual
style (package deal) will not work here, because such contract clauses
will be legally void in Germany, similar to most of the contents of
click-through-licenses in software.

The issue is much less about folks on stage, but folks in the room
-- an that is what the original question was about.

The original question was about about whether it is okay to publish pictures 
of a person for just being on the premises.  The short answer is that the 
photographer could ask the person whether he/she is okay with having his/her 
photo taken.

The Note Well is about activities such as working group sessions or a plenary 
[1].  The question here would be about whether it is appropriate for the 
organization to publish audio/video recordings of those activities.  That 
would be covered by a privacy policy.  There isn't a simple answer as each 
country has its own laws.  The discussion about what is public highlights the 
differences.

Regards,
S. Moonesamy

1. There have been discussions about other events in respect to 
Contributions. 


-- 
Joe Hildebrand