Can you photograph people in public in Australia?

We have no right to individual privacy in Australian law – this probably comes as a surprise to a lot of readers, but there you have it. Photographers, generally speaking, can freely photograph everyday situations, people and places, as long as they aren’t breaking any other laws (such as trespassing).

Can someone take a photo of you without your permission Australia?

It is not currently an offence in Australia to photograph someone without permission or to distribute or publish photos of people without permission in other circumstances.

Is it illegal to post photos of someone without consent?

It’s not a crime to send intimate images or videos of yourself privately to another person if you’re both consenting adults. It’s a crime to show intimate images or videos, send them to another person, upload them to a website, or threaten to do this, without your consent.

Is street photography legal in Australia?

There is no law prohibiting taking pictures in public places, such as streets, parks or beaches, even if those photos include the people being there. This sounds a bit tricky considering privacy acts, but, as a matter of fact, there is no law protecting people from being photographed while in a public place.

Do you need permission to post a picture of someone on Facebook?

You can post pictures that you’ve taken yourself. You can post pictures which you have permission to post. So if your friend took a picture of both of you and sends it to you and says “post this,” you have permission. You can post pictures or images from sites that give you explicit permission to do so.

Can I sue someone for taking pictures of me without my consent?

Yes, in most cases, you can sue someone for posting a picture without your consent. Suing someone for posting a picture without your permission, though, is usually the last resort. First, contact the person who posted the picture and ask them to remove it.

Can you publish pictures of strangers?

If a photo was taken in a private setting, such as a home or office, you should assume you need permission before you post or publish any image showing identifiable people. Contact everyone recognizable in the photo and ask for a release.

Can you take photos of people’s houses?

If you are standing on public property you can legally photograph private property, but you still need to be respectful of personal privacy. If, for example, you shoot a house from a public road and the resident can be seen getting dressed through an upstairs window, you could be sued for invasion of privacy.