No Publishing of Photos
Unless explicitly given consent by those visible in the photos, we will not publish any photos on the Internet or elsewhere. All club members are discouraged from publishing their private photos that show other club members without those members' explicit consent. This includes websites, Facebook, Instagram, Meetup, Youtube, TikTok, etc. We're trying to be respectful to all, to be fair, and to follow the many state laws and legal guidelines (see below).
Reasons For Privacy
Not everyone is comfortable with images of their likeliness shown in public. There are as many reasons for wanting privacy as there are different individuals.
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We want to maintain a safe protected environment for everyone to practice speaking without any added fear.
Common Photo, Disallowed
This example — just a free domain publicity photo of commercial models — shows what would not and should not be published without the explicit consent from each individual shown.
Exceptions:
Sharing of common photos should be okay in a private WhatsApp group chat and limited access Google folder. It's then incumbent upon the manager of those platforms to be careful not to expose the contents to the general public. For specific questions, please contact one of our club officers.
Cartoonized, General
This cartoonized version shows real people but in a stylized way and creates a consistent, more open, imaginative look. Facial details are slightly hidden. We often ask for general review before publishing.
Cartoonized, Abstract
This more abstract cartoonized version passes well to protect everyone's privacy. The image still shows real people doing real things, especially when the venue is more dynamic. We publish if obviously no impact.
Most online servers and social media have caches that can never be scrubbed to delete unwanted content after the fact. So it's best to be very careful when adding content to your own seemingly private online accounts.
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California has some specific laws and legal principles that provide privacy protections, including those related to the publication of photos that reveal one's identity. Here are a few key aspects to consider regarding privacy laws in California:
1. California Constitution, Article 1, Section 1: The California Constitution explicitly recognizes the right to privacy as an inalienable right. This provision has been interpreted by the courts to provide a broad basis for privacy protections.
2. California Civil Code Section 3344: This statute, known as the California Right of Publicity Law, prohibits the unauthorized use of an individual's name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness for commercial purposes. It grants individuals the right to control the use of their identity, particularly for financial gain.
3. California Civil Code Section 1708.8: This law, commonly referred to as the "Paparazzi Law," prohibits the intentional physical invasion of privacy, including capturing and publishing photographs or recordings of an individual in a private setting, where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy, without their consent.
4. California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA): Under this law, it is illegal to intentionally photograph, record, or distribute an image of a person engaging in a personal or familial activity, in circumstances where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy, without their consent.
5. Common Law Privacy Protections: California also recognizes common law privacy rights, including the right to be free from the unreasonable publication of private facts. This may provide some protection against the publication of photographs that reveal private information without consent, especially if the disclosure is highly offensive and not of legitimate public concern.