What are my rights if I was in a band for many years but recently left the group and after they had an interview with an online publication and used a group photo with my image present?
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What are my rights if I was in a band for many years but recently left the group and after they had an interview with an online publication and used a group photo with my image present?
By law am I allowed to request the removal of said image?
Asked on December 10, 2015 under Business Law, Florida
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You can request that your photo be removed.
If it is not removed, you can sue the band and the online publication for invasion of privacy. Invasion of privacy is the appropriation of one's name or likeness for commercial purposes without consent.
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