NSW Uploading Police BWV

[Prvt. Parts]

If I legally obtain NSW Police Body Worn Video, through a GIPPA request. Would I then legally be allowed to publish it on YouTube/Facebook etc. As long as any private details have been redacted from the video?

If I can legally publish it, next would I legally be able to earn money from the video on those sites through their own ad revenue system?

Thanks.

 

[Tim W]

No.
And no.

 

[Prvt. Parts]

No.
And no.

I don't see it any different to a News channel showing Police video they have obtained the same way and making money through TV ads.

Do you have any reasoning behind your answer?

 

[Scruff]

Actually, the answer is "maybe". You need to look beyond the GIPA Act because information released in response to an access application under that Act is released unconditionally.

In this instance, you would need to find out if there are any copyright issues in relation to the video. The Police Service would likely claim copyright on the video and therefore you would be prohibited from publishing it without their permission.

You are not a news outlet, so forget fair use for the purpose of news. You are looking at making money and as such, you will need permission to use the content for that purpose.

 

[Tim W]

Do you have any reasoning behind your answer?

What part of "no" requires clarification?

 

[Prvt. Parts]

What part of "no" requires clarification?

I guess I'd like to know the law which says the "No" part. Unless your word is the law.

 

[Tim W]

It's a simple copyright question.
@Scruff 's post above pretty much covers it.

 

[Jaywoo220]

I guess I'd like to know the law which says the "No" part. Unless your word is the law.

Spot on. It is fair question to ask what law he is referring to to support his answer so it can help you understand the legal issues better.

 

[Scruff]

This is not social media.

That question was asked by the OP and Tim answered it. There is no need for further discussion.

 

[Jaywoo220]

What does that even mean?


No, it is not social media, it is a legal answers forum.


The OP is fair to ask the relevant law to back up his answer. What is wrong with that? Maybe, so he can go away and do his own research and not take someones word as gospel?

P.s. When did you become forum moderator to tell people "there is no need for further discussion"?