Posting of Picture on Website w/o Consent?

[DiddyLaw]

What is the name of your state? Indiana

My friend's ex-boyfriend posted pictures of her on his website, in a dirty attempt to embarrass her. It's not a for-profit site or anything. She voluntariliy took the photos with him when they were together, but never in a million years agreed to have them distributed in this manner.

What kind of claim can she bring against him? Is this an invasion of privacy matter? Emotional distress? Thanks!

 

[kathrynw81]

interview

I am a reporter working on a story on digital victims -- people who have had private images posted on the internet without their consent. Would you or your friend be willing to talk to me for this story?

 

[TexasTom]

What is the name of your state? Indiana

My friend's ex-boyfriend posted pictures of her on his website, in a dirty attempt to embarrass her. It's not a for-profit site or anything. She voluntariliy took the photos with him when they were together, but never in a million years agreed to have them distributed in this manner.

What kind of claim can she bring against him? Is this an invasion of privacy matter? Emotional distress? Thanks!

I wonder if your friend could use the same legal stategy that models may employ, when someone uses their photograghs without a proper "RELEASE".
see this link for an example...
http://www.comstock.com/web/IHF/COLLEGE/Models/Default.htm

If not, then it really ought to come under the laws governing right to privacy.
This is a topic I am currently researching regarding my own similar personal situation, in which I was the sole photo subject.

 

[BelizeBreeze]

What is the name of your state? Indiana

My friend's ex-boyfriend posted pictures of her on his website, in a dirty attempt to embarrass her. It's not a for-profit site or anything. She voluntariliy took the photos with him when they were together, but never in a million years agreed to have them distributed in this manner.

What kind of claim can she bring against him? Is this an invasion of privacy matter? Emotional distress? Thanks!

These photos belong to the ex's boyfriend and he can do as he wishes with them. Next time your friend should use a little discretion.

And no, there is no expectation of privacy since she knew the photos were being taken and, as you said, was a willing participant.

Also, there is no copyright or trademark issues involved.

Plainly put, she needs to use better judgement.