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Photographer’s Rights in Ireland

Wednesday, May 10th, 2006 by Donncha

Digital have published a post about the rights of photographers in our fair isle. It’s a detailed post that shows some of the differences between the a might expect here and abroad.

I find it troubling that the Minister for Justice says “that the private interactions of a person - even in a public place - may be covered by the right to ”. This could include shopping or meeting someone for a coffee, even if it’s in the street and in a public place! His opinion will help shape the upcoming bill, is this a facet of the bill? If a person expects they shouldn’t be on the street in full view of potentially hundreds of people. Settle into a nice warm cafe and out of the wind!

A few days ago, I asked, “do I need a model release?” Maybe in the question should be, do I even have the right to photograph someone in public?

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