my picture was on tv this morning

[lazydays]

A local tv station displayed my picture this morning and pronounced me their "Facebook friend of the day." While some may find that fun I was not amused to have my picture and name used on tv without my prior knowledge or permission. I'm not a criminal I'm just some random person they picked. I assume this is legal?

[samintx]

I agree with you. Too many nutty people around. I would think they would need permission but I'm not a lawyer.

[michaelb]

I don't use facebook and won't pretent to understand how it works. But are you a "friend" of the station? If they have access to your picture in facebook, they may have the ability to display that; whether this is republishing or not would be a tougher question.

[mikebw]

You should set your profile to now not show your pic to everyone.

[cbelt3]

Did you sign a release ? If no, then a "Do Not Like" message to them may be appropriate.

[Grace62]

Um, congratulations?

Check the station's facebook page, where you friended them. They might have some fine print that says you consent to let them use your profile picture and name.

[OWC Jamie]

At least you weren't wearing Santa pajamas.

[Racer X]

At least you aren't featured in the post office, or on a milk carton.

[Black]

I provided photos and video to a TV show a few days ago and had to sign and fax back a waiver for them to be used on the air.

This raises a question I've been pondering . . . does your employer have the right to post your image with your full name on the internet?

[freeradical]

It's really funny how the local morning "News" shows on television have the talking heads reading and talking about email from watchers of the show.