What are our rights?

Barks · 8 Aug 2013 at 16:18

Hi Guys

Say as an amateur photographer I took a photo and put it on Facebook.

Is there anything in law by default to stop someone taking it and using it for commercial purposes? If say a marketing firm took your cover photo and published it in a magazine or something, are they allowed to do that?

Barks · 8 Aug 2013 at 16:23

Does stamping it in faint writing stating it's not for use without permission make any difference?

If someone stole one of my images and used it to make money I would be absolutely furious!

Barks · 8 Aug 2013 at 16:35

Janesy B said:
Not really because they can crop it out and still use the image without permission.

Are they only able to do that because of Facebook?

If someone hacked into my computer and stole my work and used it without my permission would they be in trouble?

Or do you have to register your image somewhere for it to be fully protected?

Barks · 8 Aug 2013 at 18:27

It was more out of curiosity to be honest. Most of my snaps are clearly amateur but anyone is capable of taking a stunning photograph just out of chance and there are one or two great ones I put on Facebook.