You are incorrect. A better example would be reality shows like Cops or Cheaters, where we aren't taking about bystanders or news, but shows filmed for entertainment purposes. These shows will blur principals that refuse to sign releases, but not because it's illegal to film them; rather, it's because they're worried that without a proper release they may be sued.
I can't recall ever seeing an obscured image in a legit newspaper. Naming the people in a picture is a question of policy at that particular paper, not a question of legalities. After all, when the reporter asks you what your name is you can always lie. On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 7:43 PM, [email protected] <[email protected]>wrote: > zeroing in on one person in particular. Often, the heads of people, > even in crowds, will be purposefully obscured in news photos or in > video footage, especially when it involves persons under the legal age > of consent. > ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
