In the US, there are several laws and guidelines that affect the ability to take video in public, including:?
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Constitutional right
The First Amendment protects the right to record and share things in public, as long as they are plainly visible.?This includes recording police officers, federal buildings, and transportation facilities.?
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Privacy
People should not expect full privacy in public, so recording in appropriate settings is generally permitted.?However, there are some places with expected levels of privacy, such as bathrooms and dressing rooms, where recording is not allowed.?
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Consent
In some states, you need to get consent from all parties before recording a conversation.?
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Disruption
If someone is being disruptive, such as by using profane or abusive language, they may be removed from a public place.?
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Security
Security purposes may justify recording in a place where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy, as long as notice is clearly posted.?
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Despite these laws, law enforcement officers may ask people to stop recording in public places, and sometimes even arrest them.