Re: [Leica] model releases etc.

[Invisible Man <megamax@abacom.com>]

Hopefully, a Quebecois will fill in the details on this court case and how
the outcome reads... but take care if you're publishing any "people
pictures" taken in Quebec.

This only applies to Quebec and not the rest of Canada.
ted

          --> The case reached the $upreme Court of Canada.
                Some girl got her picture taken by a "street photographer"
                who published it in a low circulation media, around 1000
                circulation, I understand.
                The girl showed the picture to friends who derided her.
                She went to 'dad' and got him to put up the monies
                for a "breach of privacy" case, and a quite good lawyer
                if we judge the results.

                For the time being, it's a no-no to shoot strangers
                in Quebec if ANY form of publication is considered,
                even in an art museum... You must go up to them
                and ask for a release in writing.

                I don't know how the case was argued, but it makes
                street photography or the unauthorized publication
                of such a photo a serious liability.

                I also wonder how it is that the National Assembly
                has not interfered with this situation yet to set the
                rules from Parliament rather than from the courts.

                Be VERY CAREFUL with this situation.

                Andre Jean Quintal