UK Law
- You can film or take images of adults, children, and anything visible from a public space.
- No permission is required to take photos in public spaces.
- No one, apart from a judge with a warrant, can make you delete images.
- You can stand anywhere in a public or private space, as long as it is publicly accessible.
- There is no privacy in public spaces.
- You can take images from a public space of a private space or land.
- You can upload and publish images taken in public spaces without consent, as long as the content does not violate any laws (e.g., indecency or harassment laws).
Misconceptions:
- You cannot film people in private spaces: False. As long as it's from a public space, you can film what is visible (e.g., through windows).
- It's illegal to photograph children without permission: False. There's no law requiring permission unless you intend to sell the photos or use them commercially.
- You must delete images if asked: False. Only a judge can force you to delete images, not private individuals or security.
- You can't publish images of people without their consent: False. If the photo was taken in a public space, you generally don't need consent to publish it, as long as it doesn't violate any laws.
Supporting Links:
met.police.ukphotographers-rights in detail.