Disclaimer:
I really like the EU, although some things - like this - aren't as good as they should be.
I prefer having the EU instead of having a state like before 1951.
I will lock and/or delete this thread if it starts to become an EU bashing thread.
This is for your information and help for you photogs when you come to my country.
And I want to leave space for questions and on topic discussion, if needed.
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Hello to all German photogs and people who take photos within Germany!
(and in similar way in the rest of the EU)
In May 25th the new German "Datenschutzgrundverordnung" (DSGVO, "Basic Data Protection Ordinance") became effective. (Oh how I love these compound words)
It is the German implementation of the latest data protection regulations in the EU and so it should be implemented by other EU countries as well, although their implementation might vary.
In its latest issue 07/2018 the Germany "fotomagazin" journal, together with a lawyer, took a closer juristic look at the DSGVO.
Their Conclusion/Interpretation:
My less formal summary:
It will be funny how this is to be interpreted when it comes to wedding and other event photogs.
Maybe I am as the inviting person have to make a remark in my invitation on photos at that event.
I really like the EU, although some things - like this - aren't as good as they should be.
I prefer having the EU instead of having a state like before 1951.
I will lock and/or delete this thread if it starts to become an EU bashing thread.
This is for your information and help for you photogs when you come to my country.
And I want to leave space for questions and on topic discussion, if needed.
*****************************************************************************************
Hello to all German photogs and people who take photos within Germany!
(and in similar way in the rest of the EU)
In May 25th the new German "Datenschutzgrundverordnung" (DSGVO, "Basic Data Protection Ordinance") became effective. (Oh how I love these compound words)
It is the German implementation of the latest data protection regulations in the EU and so it should be implemented by other EU countries as well, although their implementation might vary.
In its latest issue 07/2018 the Germany "fotomagazin" journal, together with a lawyer, took a closer juristic look at the DSGVO.
Their Conclusion/Interpretation:
- every picture of a person is a “personal data acquisition“ and therefore the DSGVO is relevant
- normally all relevant personal authorizations should be granted BEFORE a picture is taken
- all authorizations can be revoked unilaterally at any time
- "commercial use" seems to start with the upload to the internet, even if it is free of any charge or direct commercial use
- previously made and still active (!!!) laws/protections (KUG = copyright act of arts) of forms of art, e.g. street photography, documentation of current affairs/events and photojournalism are in contradiction to the new DSGVO
(oh, I hate it, when lawmakers don't do their job right and open doors for floods of lawsuits) - the DSGVO allows exceptions of these rules for "personal and familistic use"
My less formal summary:
- To all tourists:
Don't be afraid, come to my country, enjoy your trip and take lots of photos, as long as you keep them with you and don't want to sell a calendar or photo book.
And maybe ask somebody if you want to take a picture of her/him - as you surely did before - To all commercial photogs:
Please get informed with all relevant laws and keep an adequate form/contract/paper (according to the DSGVO) with you to set everything right if you want to use a picture of a person commercially
It will be funny how this is to be interpreted when it comes to wedding and other event photogs.
Maybe I am as the inviting person have to make a remark in my invitation on photos at that event.
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