Picture of my house on the web

seanmul

How do I get a picture of my house off a public website?
Any ideas about the best way to do this?

This page it's on,will be used for the financial gain of the person who uploaded this picture.:mad:

seanmul

anyone have useful comment to contribute on this?

patwicklow

your house would be on google earth also mine is

seanmul

patwicklow wrote: »

your house would be on google earth also mine is

This is off topic

kippy

seanmul wrote: »

How do I get a picture of my house off a public website?
Any ideas about the best way to do this?

This page it's on,will be used for the financial gain of the person who uploaded this picture.:mad:

Is it a picture of the outside of the house, the inside?
I assume the first thing to do would be to contact the website owners......
Although I think getting it removed from the site would have a lot to do with the context it is in.

MarkR

Was the picture taken from the road, or from your property? I'd imagine the first step, logically, would be to contact the website administrator. I presume there is a contact option somewhere on the page?

seanmul

kippy wrote: »

Is it a picture of the outside of the house, the inside?
I assume the first thing to do would be to contact the website owners......
Although I think getting it removed from the site would have a lot to do with the context it is in.

Hi, it's the Outside, my trees and garden are along there, kind of like a panoramic view, I can make out my car too.

I know where it was taken from, I saw 2 men there a while back and just though nothing of it, but found it strange the fact they were pointing down at me.

The people who are using it are a large company. I was brought to my attention last night as if I had gotten paid for them to promote what they are doing.
Using my house in the process.

Yes I did contact them, last night so we'll see what they say Tuesday.

BrianD

Can you give a bit more context to this?

Is it that your house happens to be in the picture? Or is your house the picture?

seanmul

BrianD wrote: »

Can you give a bit more context to this?

Is it that your house happens to be in the picture? Or is your house the picture?

My house is in a page, in an example of a product they are installing, I'm afraid I do not want to mention names or the site at this point, I hope you understand.

WolfgangWeisen

If they were on public property when they took the photos then you've no rights over the control of those photos.

The only time you could have them removed is if a: you took the photo and they found it and used it, or b: they entered private property without permission and took the photos.

seanmul

WolfgangWeisen wrote: »

If they were on public property when they took the photos then you've no rights over the control of those photos.

The only time you could have them removed is if a: you took the photo and they found it and used it, or b: they entered private property without permission and took the photos.

Really? I find that hard to believe. but maybe not these days.

phog

WolfgangWeisen wrote: »

If they were on public property when they took the photos then you've no rights over the control of those photos.

The only time you could have them removed is if a: you took the photo and they found it and used it, or b: they entered private property without permission and took the photos.

Is this correct, if they are using a photo of his house to sell a product without his permission then it's wrong - legally or at least ethically.

seanmul

that's what I was thinking, I'll let ye know what happens next week

p

Ok, You're being very cagey on this so it's hard to figure out. Is this what's happened?

- You got something installed on your house by a service. Something like solar panels.
- The company took a picture of the work they did.
- They used that photo on their site as an example of their work, but did not ask your permission.

If that's the case, i'd simply politely ask them not to use the photo.


I've done a quick bit of research on copyright of houses and can't really find anything conclusive, which leads me to the thought that you can't.

keyboardcook

If they are using your house an example of work they claim they did but did not carry out, then it is FRAUD.

Contact the Gardai.

Blanchardstown in Dublin is the HQ for online Fraud.

If they are .ie, they can have their website stripped from them.

If you can prove that they made monied from using your property, then you should be entitled to reimbursement for advertising.

I would say your first stop is the Gardai at the moment.

BrianD

keyboardcook wrote: »

If they are using your house an example of work they claim they did but did not carry out, then it is FRAUD.

Contact the Gardai.

Blanchardstown in Dublin is the HQ for online Fraud.

If they are .ie, they can have their website stripped from them.

If you can prove that they made monied from using your property, then you should be entitled to reimbursement for advertising.

I would say your first stop is the Gardai at the moment.

I would strongly advise you not to contact the Gardai as this would be a waste of police time.

If the company is using your house in their publicity and advertising material then they at least should have had the courtesy to ask your permission. Generally companies might over you some recompense (generally token) in good will. It would simply bad form not to ask your permission first.

The other thing is. You obviously know your own house but for an average Joe Blogs would it be readily identifiable if it's just a panoramic shot?

keyboardcook

I would strongly advise you not to contact the Gardai as this would be a waste of police time.

And on what authority is that?

IRE60

Absolutely a civil matter - Guards would be a waste of their time.

keyboardcook

Well, I reckon a call to section of the guards set up specifically to deal with fraud online wouldn't waste anyones time, as a phone call is five minutes max.

And they are set up to deal with, wait for it...Fraud..Online.


Funny thing is though, don't email them, as the Guards set up to deal with ONLINE FRAUD, wait for it....don't do email

So who is wasting who's time? A fully resourced section that costs the Tax Payer money to deal with these things, or us minions afraid to call them in case we have to pussy foot around them.

Anyway, that's a different argument....

Call them. That is what they are paid for. Buy you, and me, and everyone else here. (even those in receipt of social welfare).

28064212

keyboardcook wrote: »

Well, I reckon a call to section of the guards set up specifically to deal with fraud online wouldn't waste anyones time, as a phone call is five minutes max.

http://www.garda.ie/Controller.aspx?Page=29

How does the GBFI decide to accept a case?

Cases are assessed as to the complexity and gravity of the offences. The Bureau is not in a position to investigate every referred case of suspected fraud. For optimum resource utilisation, investigations are focused on major and complex fraud based on the following criteria -
· Monetary loss.
· Investigations involving a significant international dimension
· Investigations involving widespread public concern
· Investigations requiring specialised knowledge
· Investigations involving complex issues of law or procedure

Doesn't sound like they're going to have any interest. This is a civil matter

Sound of Silence

I have to agree with the fact that contacting the Gardai over something which is arguably quite trivial would be a waste of their time.

That is, unless you feel that you are somehow in danger as a result of these images being posted on the website.

If not, this should be pursued solely with the company involved.

Tails142

How do people not realise that a photo of anything taken from a public place is fair game?

Unless there its something that identifies it clearly as being your house and how to find it you have no right to recompense.

IRE60

Its a civil matter - simple.

Why, rather than using time here, use it to embarrass the company. Re-dress this online. Start a blog about how they are using your house although haven't done any work on it etc etc etc.

kippy

Tails142 wrote: »

How do people not realise that a photo of anything taken from a public place is fair game?

Unless there its something that identifies it clearly as being your house and how to find it you have no right to recompense.

Surely there are photos of certain "items"/"acts"/ or "people" that are not "Fair Game"?
Not in this particular instance, I would admit.

Mrs OBumble

kippy wrote: »

Surely there are photos of certain "items"/"acts"/ or "people" that are not "Fair Game"?
Not in this particular instance, I would admit.

Ones that happen in a private place, and cannot be seen from a public place.

mneylon

Didn't you say they paid you?

If they did, what's the problem?

BrianD

keyboardcook wrote: »

And on what authority is that?

The authority of common sense. It's not a policing matter it's a matter for the civil courts if you wish to pursue it.

BrianD

keyboardcook wrote: »

Well, I reckon a call to section of the guards set up specifically to deal with fraud online wouldn't waste anyones time, as a phone call is five minutes max.

And they are set up to deal with, wait for it...Fraud..Online.


Funny thing is though, don't email them, as the Guards set up to deal with ONLINE FRAUD, wait for it....don't do email

So who is wasting who's time? A fully resourced section that costs the Tax Payer money to deal with these things, or us minions afraid to call them in case we have to pussy foot around them.

Anyway, that's a different argument....

Call them. That is what they are paid for. Buy you, and me, and everyone else here. (even those in receipt of social welfare).

This is not a case of fraud or monetary loss. Furthermore you asking the OP to burden the tax payer with this issue when its something they can pursue at their own expense. There are plenty of people who would not be bothered by this at all.

By your logic litter is justified as the council has workers paid to pick it up.

mneylon

The gardai have serious issues to deal with. Getting them involved in civil matters is a waste of resources

benbob65

There is no law against taking photos of buildings in the UK, and I can't imagine it will be much different in Ireland.
As the tog holds the intellectual/creative rights to the pics, he can plaster them over the net as he wishes, and there is nothing you can do about it. Only photos from inside are protected.

LifeBeginsAt40

benbob65 wrote: »

There is no law against taking photos of buildings in the UK, and I can't imagine it will be much different in Ireland.
As the tog holds the intellectual/creative rights to the pics, he can plaster them over the net as he wishes, and there is nothing you can do about it. Only photos from inside are protected.

And photos showing the occupants of said buildings.

Google Street View being a typical example, you can request your street is removed but they don't have to.