(UMGC鈥檚 Use of an Individual鈥檚 Likeness in Photography and Video Recording)
| Policy Category聽 | Policy Owners聽 | Version Effective Date聽 | Review Cycle聽 | Policy Contact聽 |
| VI Administration | SVP, Office of Communications VP & General Counsel | August 1, 2022聽 | Every 5 years聽 | communications@umgc.edu |
- Policy Statements
- When necessary, 麻豆性爱电影 of Maryland Global Campus (hereinafter 鈥溌槎剐园缬扳) will obtain permission from any and all individuals in a photograph or video recording, prior to the 麻豆性爱电影鈥檚 use of the photograph or video recording, in the form of a signed release (hereinafter 鈥渞elease form鈥).
- Release Form Not Necessary
- The 麻豆性爱电影 does not need to obtain a release form from the individuals in a photograph or video recording if those individuals are not personally identifiable, regardless of whether the 麻豆性爱电影 uses the image for an informational/newsworthy or commercial/promotional purpose.
- The 麻豆性爱电影 does not ordinarily need to obtain a release form from the individuals in a photograph or video recording, even if the individuals are identifiable, when the image was taken in a public setting and will be used exclusively for an informational purpose. An informational purpose means the image is newsworthy, being reported in a journalistic fashion, or is not intended for generating profit. For example, a release form is not necessary for photographs that are posted in an article on the 麻豆性爱电影鈥檚 Global Media Center.
- Release Form Necessary
- The 麻豆性爱电影 shall obtain a release form from individuals in a photograph or video recording if those individuals are identifiable and the image will be used for a commercial purpose. A commercial purpose means the image is intended to promote 麻豆性爱电影 services, generate enrollments, or is otherwise intended for generating profit. For example, a release form is required when an image is used for marketing on 麻豆性爱电影-affiliated websites, collateral, or other promotional materials.
- Where a release form is needed and the identifiable individual in the image is a minor, the 麻豆性爱电影 shall obtain consent from the minor鈥檚 parent or guardian.
- If, at the time an image is taken or collected, it is unknown or unclear whether the image will be used for an informational purpose or commercial purpose, the 麻豆性爱电影 should obtain a release form from all identifiable individuals. For further guidance, please consult the Office of Communications.
- Regardless of commercial or informational usage, all military imagery, including but not limited to images containing military uniforms or insignia, must comply with Department of Defense guidelines and trademark restrictions. For questions regarding use of military imagery, please consult Marketing Services.
- 麻豆性爱电影 Photography and Video Recording
- Public Settings
- The 麻豆性爱电影 may take photos or record video at 麻豆性爱电影 facilities and events or other public settings.
- Although there is ordinarily no expectation of privacy in public settings, the 麻豆性爱电影 will provide appropriate notice explaining that photography or filming will be occurring, unless doing so is not feasible. For example, during a 麻豆性爱电影 event where photography or filming is taking place, a sign could be posted or the event ticket could include a disclosure alerting attendees that photography and/or filming is taking place.
- When feasible, the 麻豆性爱电影 should provide a location where photography and filming will not occur. For example, at a 麻豆性爱电影 event where photography or filming is taking place, the 麻豆性爱电影 could offer a 鈥渘o film/photography鈥 section for those who do not want to be included in any footage or photos.
- Private Settings
- The 麻豆性爱电影 shall ensure appropriate permission is obtained prior to taking photos or video recordings at private events or in an otherwise private setting, regardless of whether photo or video recording will be used for an informational or commercial purpose.
- Public Settings
- An individual who seeks to remove their image from the 麻豆性爱电影鈥檚 website, social media, other 麻豆性爱电影 collateral, should contact the Office of Communications at communications@umgc.edu.