What kind of signage do I need to post on a business in order to film inside without collecting written consent forms from each individual customer?
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What kind of signage do I need to post on a business in order to film inside without collecting written consent forms from each individual customer?
I work as the videographer for a retail outlet with an attached training center. At the entrance of the retail space, we have two signs that say
Asked on September 22, 2017 under Business Law, North Carolina
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
No, using video or filmed footage for economic benefit (e.g. for marketing, such as on social media or to demonstrate a produce) is very different than security camera filming. The latter requires nothing more than notice that there are cameras, so people entering know that they may be filmed; however, you cannot use another person's image for your own commercial benefit without their specific consent to that (every person controls the commercial or economic use of their own image), which to protect you, should be in writing: therefore, if you are filing for commercial, marketing, etc. purposes, you would need to have any customers, etc. who might be captured on film or video to sign a waiver allowing you to do this (and you might need to offer them something, even just a coupon or discount, to get them to sign).
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