More Problems for UK Photographers: There has been lots of discussion here about protecting images that are posted online. The UK is about to make it legal to use those images without...

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

There has been lots of discussion here about protecting images that are posted online. The UK is about to make it legal to use those images without concern for the photographer or subject.

http://photothisandthat.co.uk/2013/04/29/is-the-uk-government-trying-to-kill-of-photographers/

naturepics43 Loc: Hocking Co. Ohio - USA

jerryc41 wrote:

There has been lots of discussion here about protecting images that are posted online. The UK is about to make it legal to use those images without concern for the photographer or subject.

http://photothisandthat.co.uk/2013/04/29/is-the-uk-government-trying-to-kill-of-photographers/

Interesting reading. If you can't safely share your work without worring about someone stealing it why take the photographs in the first place ? Food for thought!

lateron Loc: Yorkshire, England

jerryc41 wrote:

There has been lots of discussion here about protecting images that are posted online. The UK is about to make it legal to use those images without concern for the photographer or subject.

http://photothisandthat.co.uk/2013/04/29/is-the-uk-government-trying-to-kill-of-photographers/

I note that the report says "if ownership cannot be traced"? Presumably the user has a 'duty of care' and must make some attempt to attribute ownership?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

lateron wrote:

I note that the report says "if ownership cannot be traced"? Presumably the user has a 'duty of care' and must make some attempt to attribute ownership?

If the metadata is removed when an image is posted online, tracing the photographer could be tough.

amyinsparta Loc: White county, TN

What, exactly, is the reasoning behind this bill? It appears that the politicians are catering to those companies that want to save money by stealing others' work, rather than hiring someone to do it. Also, it would appear to help the police because they can use the photos without having the hassle of trying to find the photographer and asking permission. ?????

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

amyinsparta wrote:

What, exactly, is the reasoning behind this bill? It appears that the politicians are catering to those companies that want to save money by stealing others' work, rather than hiring someone to do it. Also, it would appear to help the police because they can use the photos without having the hassle of trying to find the photographer and asking permission. ?????

Bingo! We have a winner! :D

Michael O' Loc: Midwest right now

jerryc41 wrote:

There has been lots of discussion here about protecting images that are posted online. The UK is about to make it legal to use those images without concern for the photographer or subject.

http://photothisandthat.co.uk/2013/04/29/is-the-uk-government-trying-to-kill-of-photographers/

Not surprising. England has gone from being the world's foremost provider of personal freedoms in the 1800s and 1900s to a socialist nation that elevates the State at the expense of the freedoms of its now, again, subjects. Churchill's and M. Thatcher's days are gone. And Australia and Canada follow her lead in major ways, such as confiscating all personal arms, and in court guiding, funding, and supporting suits by criminals who have been at all injured by homeowners protecting in any way their family and possessions. They are now far from the light shining brightly for freedom. We must beware, as many here wish to follow their lead and elevate the State over the citizens. As has been famously said, those who do not learn from history are bound to relearn it -- the hard way.

lateron Loc: Yorkshire, England

Michael O' wrote:

Not surprising. England has gone from being the w... (show quote)

Careful, Sharia law is imminent!