2026-09-01 23:46 UTC
@LorenzoAncora@ieji.de Here in the U.S., there is no right to privacy in public spaces. On private property, there are some restrictions, but I can legally take pictures of people or buildings if they are visible from a public space, like a sidewalk or street. Even inside privately owned buildings, there is very little restriction if it is considered a public accommodation (i.e. open to the public). Other countries are more restrictive than the US, but this seems unlikely or an oversimplification.
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@LorenzoAncora@ieji.de 2026-09-02 14:49
@ArtGeek@mastodon.social hi, the lack of privacy in the USA is well known worldwide and I think is often abused to create scandals or track the population with "smart" cameras. Here in Italy (sovereign nation within the European Union), occasional recording in public does not require consent, but persistent recording of people who object is forbidden; businesses can also ban recording to protect their employees. The strict limit is the EU GDPR: sharing images requires explicit consent or blurring the faces.