The proliferation of technology has made taking a photo with your cell phone and uploading it to social networks today as simple as it is just as dangerous. Many times we are not aware that those people who pose may not want their faces to be spread on the Internet, so we could get into a lot of trouble. In fact, the Police itself has released a recent statement warning of the risks it may pose and how to act.
Now that we are more exposed to social profiles, where photos and videos take on special relevance when it comes to being shared online, we must be even more responsible, if possible, for everything we publish. This is how the authorities have described it, alerting Spanish users that the upload of this type of multimedia material could lead to severe punishments if the relevant precautions are not taken.
But, at this point, you may still not be clear about whether or not you can publish photos of other people on your social networks, and if it can be harmful to your reputation, by violating the right to privacy and the right to honor. Next, we will clear your doubts.
Can I be penalized for posting photos on the Internet?
There are times when going out partying with friends and posting your image on a social network could become an awkward situation. So much so that you could be violating the right to your own image, something that in Spain is considered a crime. However, there are exceptions, and these types of situations are only punishable if these snapshots are taken in personal and intimate environments that could disregard the privacy of that person. Furthermore, this activity could even breach the Data Protection Law and disobey article 18 of the Spanish Constitution.
Be that as it may, if said crime is reported, it is the judge who decides whether there is a crime of recording or capturing the subject, depending on whether the right to privacy is being compromised. The intention is what counts, and if it is perceived that it has been done on purpose, in this case, compensation will be requested for moral damages to the victim, and even, in more dangerous circumstances, include the criminal offense.
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🤔Have you stopped to think that when a photo leaves your 📲 you lose control over it?
Before uploading and tagging your contacts ➡️ ask for #authorization
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What can I do to avoid losing control of what I upload?
The Police wanted to launch an appeal to citizens to show them that the action of uploading a photo entails the loss of control over it. That is why increasing prevention is key to not cause havoc and to be careful about the content that is uploaded to their respective social networks.
Without going any further, one of the most common mistakes is publishing an image without the consent of others. Therefore, before tagging someone or uploading their image at will, the best thing you can do is ask for permission to share posts. In this way, you will be able to protect the safety of the people around you.
On the other hand, it is necessary that your profiles are private and that no one can have access to them, so that the actors involved in the photos do not run the risk of being seen by any user. Finally, it is advisable not to distribute snapshots of minors without consent, as you would also be violating their rights.
