Image Rights and Privacy: Protecting Your Image and Your Data

Photos, videos, online publications: image and privacy are now widely exposed, particularly on the Internet and social media.
The unauthorized use of an image or the disclosure of personal information may engage the liability of its author and infringe your rights.
LAZULI assists individuals, executives, and companies in putting an end to such infringements, securing their practices, and defending their interests.

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The name “LAZULI” refers to lapis lazuli, a semi-precious stone symbolizing value and durability.
This name reflects a vision of intellectual property: a creation is not merely an idea, but a value that is built, preserved, and defended over time.

Lazuli Law Firm’s Areas of Practice

Trademark Law

Copyright & NEIGHBOURING Rights

Copyright & AI

Influencer Law & E-reputation

Image Rights & Privacy

Infringement & Unfair Competition

Designs

Domain Names

Other Areas of Expertise

What are image rights?

Image rights allow any individual to control the use of their image (including their voice, name, behavior, appearance, and all attributes of their personality).

Principle:

  • Any use or publication of an image requires the consent of the person concerned, subject to certain exceptions (legitimate information, news reporting, unidentifiable person, etc.).
  • Any misuse is a violation of the concerned person’s rights

Common Violations of Image Rights

  • Publication of photographs without authorization
  • Commercial use of an image without consent or beyond the authorized scope
  • Distribution on social media
  • Use of professional images
  • Deepfakes

These situations may give rise to legal action.

Privacy: An Essential Protection

Privacy includes:

  • Personal information
  • Sensitive data (health, sexual orientation or political views, etc.)
  • The private sphere

Examples of violations:

  • Disclosure of confidential information
  • Recording or publication without consent
  • Intrusion into private life

Image Rights in the Workplace

Companies must be particularly vigilant regarding:

  • Use of employees’ images
  • Internal and external communications
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Events

Written consent is generally required.

Social Media and the Internet: What Are the Risks?

Online distribution amplifies risks:

  • Rapid spread of content
  • Loss of control over your image
  • Reputational damage

A prompt response is essential.

What should you do in the event of a violation?

Several actions can be considered:

  • Removal request
  • Takedown notice
  • Cease-and-desist letter
  • Legal action

A prompt response helps limit the damage and seek compensation.

EXAMPLES OF CASES HANDLED

Over the past few years, Jérémie LEROY-RINGUET has notably:

  • Drated the transfer of image rights of models for the benefit of his clients
  • Obtained, through takedown notifications, the removal of unauthorized publications
  • Assisted his clients in actions involving violations of the right to privacy

Support from Lazuli

The firm assists:

  • Individuals
  • Employees
  • Executives
  • Companies

With:

  • Protection of image rights
  • Management of violations
  • Legal strategy
  • Litigation

Objective: protect your image and your privacy.

Is your image or your privacy at stake?

Contact Lazuli

FAQ – Image Rights & Privacy

In principle, no. Consent is required, subject to certain exceptions.

You can request its removal and take legal action if necessary.

Yes, with prior written consent.

Yes, in particular through a takedown notice to the platform or legal action.

It is the disclosure or use of personal information without authorization.

Yes, if you can demonstrate harm resulting from the violation.

Yes, particularly regarding the removal of unlawful content.