In the US, there are several laws and guidelines that affect the ability to take video in public, including:?
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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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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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In some states, you need to get consent from all parties before recording a conversation.???
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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 purposes may justify recording in a place where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy, as long as notice is clearly posted.???
Despite these laws, law enforcement officers may ask people to stop recording in public places, and sometimes even arrest them.
