Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/23

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Subject: RE: [Leica] model releases etc.
From: "Tim Atherton" <tim@KairosPhoto.com>
Date: Wed, 23 May 2001 10:57:28 -0600
 
>
> I am not very familiar with the Quebec legal situation but I believe the
> problem is when the image is sold for commercial/feature uses. I
> think that
> normal news and photojournalism uses are fine.

John,

the rules apply to ANY kind of news photography - including TV news.
Basically no identifiable people without their permission unless they are
"newsworthy" (criminal, politician, protesters etc), or part of a larger
crowd scene.