Video Posting Legalities Explained

Summary

In North Carolina, posting a video online without consent may be illegal if recorded in a private setting. If the video contains false information that harms your reputation, it could be considered defamation. Legal action may be possible if consent was not given or if defamation is involved.

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If I send someone a video and they post it online, is that illegal?
Hello J,
Thank you for your question. To provide accurate guidance, I need to know your location as laws can vary. Could you please tell me where you are located?
Charlotte NC
Hello J,
In North Carolina, the legality of posting a video online without consent can depend on several factors, such as privacy expectations and the content of the video.
- **Consent**: If the video was taken in a private setting and the person did not consent to its distribution, it could be illegal.
- **Content**: If the video is defamatory, harassing, or contains explicit content, additional laws may apply.
Would you like more detailed information about any specific aspect?
what is the video is about things that they have posted in the past that were untrue about you
Hello J,
In North Carolina, if someone posts a video containing false information about you, it could potentially be considered defamation.
- **Defamation**: Publishing false statements that harm someone's reputation.
- **Proof**: You must prove the statements are false and caused harm.
Would you like to know more about how to pursue a defamation claim?
if you send someone a video confronting them because I had posted things about you online that were not true and they take that video and post it online. Is that illegal?
Hello J,
To address your question:
In North Carolina, the legality of posting a video depends on various factors:
- **Consent**: If the video was made in a private setting without consent, posting it could be illegal.
- **Defamation**: If the video contains false information that harms your reputation, it may be considered defamation.
Would you like more details on potential legal actions?
you’re no fucking help
Hello J,
I understand that you're frustrated. Let's clarify your situation:
If you send someone a video confronting them about posting untrue things about you, and they post your video online:
- **Consent**: If the video was made in private and without consent, posting it could be illegal.
- **Defamation**: If the video contains false statements that harm your reputation, it could be defamation.
Would you like advice on how to take legal action against them?