4 May 2025

Can you post photos of suspected thieves?

From Sunday Morning, 11:50 am on 4 May 2025

It has become increasingly common to see well-meaning homeowners posting CCTV footage to community social media pages, warning neighbours of alleged suspicious individuals. But is it legal to post photos or footage of another person, especially when claiming they may be scoping your property?  

Criminal lawyer John Munro joins Jim to discuss the legalities around posting another's likeness.  

Man watching television in shop (Photo by NEIL GUEGAN / Connect Images / Connect Images via AFP)

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