Taking Photos or Videos of Citizens Without Their Consent May Be Prohibited
Uzbekistan
Taking photos or recording videos of people without their consent may be prohibited. To protect individuals' rights to their own image, the Ministry of Justice has developed a draft law and submitted it for public discussion to gather public opinion.
According to the draft law, from now on, taking photos or videos of any individual or using their image will require their consent. These regulations aim to protect people's privacy and prevent the unlawful use of their images.
The proposed document outlines the following key points:
Teenagers aged 16 and older can independently give consent for filming and the use of their images.
No permission is required for taking pictures in public places and during mass events.
Government officials can be filmed without restrictions while performing their official duties, and such footage can be used freely.
Consent is not required for recording illegal activities.
Surveillance systems must have warning signs.
Video surveillance is prohibited in places where people may be partially or fully undressed (such as medical rooms, baths, and changing rooms).
Notably, the draft law allows unrestricted filming of public officials in the course of their duties and does not impose any restrictions on photographing in public places or at mass events. This reinforces the principles of transparency and openness.
If the requirements of this article are not met, the affected individuals, as well as those specified in the second and third parts of this article, have the right to demand the cessation of image use, its deletion, and compensation for any material or moral damage caused.
To share your opinion on the draft law, visit the official page of the Ministry of Justice.
The proposed document outlines the following key points:
Teenagers aged 16 and older can independently give consent for filming and the use of their images.
No permission is required for taking pictures in public places and during mass events.
Government officials can be filmed without restrictions while performing their official duties, and such footage can be used freely.
Consent is not required for recording illegal activities.
Surveillance systems must have warning signs.
Video surveillance is prohibited in places where people may be partially or fully undressed (such as medical rooms, baths, and changing rooms).
Notably, the draft law allows unrestricted filming of public officials in the course of their duties and does not impose any restrictions on photographing in public places or at mass events. This reinforces the principles of transparency and openness.
If the requirements of this article are not met, the affected individuals, as well as those specified in the second and third parts of this article, have the right to demand the cessation of image use, its deletion, and compensation for any material or moral damage caused.
To share your opinion on the draft law, visit the official page of the Ministry of Justice.
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