If someone recorded my car on fire and posted the video without my permission, can I demand to have it removed?
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If someone recorded my car on fire and posted the video without my permission, can I demand to have it removed?
Asked on May 28, 2019 under Accident Law, Iowa
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
So long as your vehicle was capable of being seen from a public place, then recording it on fire was legal. Bottom line, a public view is just that public, so anybody can do anything that is legal from the view.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
No, you may not legally demand it--you can ask (as you did) but you can't compel them to remove it. Anyone may film and post something happening or visible in any space or area where they may be (e.g happening on a public street or from a street/sidewalk; happening in a mall parking lot/garage; etc.).
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