Is it legal to post images on Facebook?

Facebook Terms of Use Sharing a posted photo on a social network using a share button is actually fine because you are crediting the owner of the photo. Downloading a photo to your computer and using the image without written permission, is not allowed.

Can you use copyrighted images on Facebook?

Copyrighted Material If you suspect the image you want to use is copyrighted, contact the owner before using it. Even images copyrighted under creative commons require you to give attribution to the author — and that includes when you upload a picture to your Facebook page.

Is it OK to use pictures from Google Images?

Can I take an image from Google search? You cannot download or use images from Google without seeking permission from the copyright holder, unless your use falls within one of the exceptions or the work is distributed under an open licence such as Creative Commons.

Is it OK to use photos from the Internet?

Images in the public domain can be used without restriction for any purpose. This is a public copyright license where the original creator of the image has decided to allow others share, use, and build on the original free of charge.

Can I post pictures of strangers online?

Taking a photo of a stranger to share on online isn’t just mean – in some cases it’s against the law. Unless you believe the subject of your snap is committing a crime or is inviting attention – for example by performing or busking – you probably shouldn’t take their photo.

Can someone legally post pictures of me?

If you discover that someone posted either photos or videos of you or your family on a social media site without your permission, the first thing to know is that it is illegal. Keep in mind that every platform has a different privacy policy, so the individual that posts may think they did nothing wrong.

Is it illegal to post pictures on Facebook without consent?

Not so, according to attorney Smith. He said anytime you take someone else’s photo from a social media page and repost without permission – even if you are in the picture – you are breaking the law. “They are using the image when they do not have the permission to do so,” Smith said. “That is copyright infringement. “