A friend posted a video
of her child
reacting terribly to something.
The video was hilarious.
But I suspect the impact
of posting it
won’t be hilarious
to the child.
That child will have to deal
with references
to that video
for the rest
of her life.
It will impact
college acceptances,
job interviews,
her relationship
with…everyone.
Gain permission
from participants
before posting videos
and photos.
This includes
footage
captured at your business locations.
If you can’t legally gain permission
(and if the participant is a child,
you can’t),
use other footage
in your marketing.
Respect the privacy
of other people,
including children.