‘Photo Disclaimers Not Enough!’ Gov’t Warns Nightclubs On Customer Privacy
Data Protection Commissioner Immaculate Kassait now says the disclaimers shared by entertainment joints on capturing and sharing customers' photographs online lack a valid legal foundation and do not protect them from liability.
According to Kassait, without written consent from the client, a nightclub cannot unwillingly use a patron's image or vid
This comes after Casavera Longe was orderd by the data protection to pay 1.8Million to a disgruntled patron after capturing and circulating images of him on social media without written consent.
Following the order, numerous entertainment joints issued social media notices informing revelers that they waive any claims for invasion of privacy, defamation, and copyright infringement upon entry into their establishments.
The d...