2026-09-01 11:36 UTC
The UK released a pamphlet claiming that recording someone in a public space without their permission could lead to arrest, but in the UK you do not need a permit to film or photograph in public places.
The page is part of a government initiative for preventing violent behaviors by immigrants.
Knowing the law is the only way to verify the accuracy of official guidance. Be alert; be skeptical.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/orwellian-uk-government-pamphlet-contradicts-123000426.html
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@ArtGeek@mastodon.social 2026-09-01 23:46
@LorenzoAncora@ieji.de Here in the U.S., there is no right to privacy in public spaces. On private property, there are some restrictions, but I can legally take pictures of people or buildings if they are visible from a public space, like a sidewalk or street. Even inside privately owned buildings, there is very little restriction if it is considered a public accommodation (i.e. open to the public). Other countries are more restrictive than the US, but this seems unlikely or an oversimplification.