Can I Shoot Footage in Public without Consent?
Yes. If the person's legitimate interests are affected, you need consent though.
Can I publish Photos taken of Strangers without Consent?
Yes, if the person is not shown in a private situation and the picture is not used in a misleading or derogatory context or for publicity purposes. To determine whether legitimate interests are affected, context of the publication (e.g. text) can be taken into consideration.
Can I use Street Photos commercially?
Yes, if the person is not shown in a private situation and the picture is not used in a misleading or derogatory context or for publicity purposes.
Court Cases
In 2013 the Supreme Court ruled that under certain circumstances even just taking photos of people can violate their general personality rights. Source:RIS
Relevant Laws
- UrhG (Urheberrechtsgesetz)