Legal Risks and Privacy Concerns When Taking Photos with Your Smartphone: Essential Tips to Avoid Issues
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Legal Risks and Privacy Concerns When Taking Photos with Your Smartphone: Essential Tips to Avoid Issues

Question from a reader:
Is it legally problematic to take photos with a smartphone without the other person’s permission? I want to know in what cases it could become a crime.

Smartphone Photography and the Law: Considering the Risks of Unauthorized Shooting

Recently, taking photos with smartphones has become a part of everyday life. This convenient tool is essential for capturing fun

Essential Guide to Disclosure Requests: Key Points, Personal Experiences, and Cost Insights
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Essential Guide to Disclosure Requests: Key Points, Personal Experiences, and Cost Insights

Question from a reader:
I have a question about disclosure requests. Question 1 I would like to ask those who have actually made or received a disclosure request: what kind of content did you request? Also, what kind of content did you receive a request for? For example, in cases that include abusive language or defamation. Question 2 Can you tell

Legality and Privacy Issues of Security Cameras Installed in Office Restrooms
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Legality and Privacy Issues of Security Cameras Installed in Office Restrooms

Question from a reader:
A dome-shaped security camera has been installed in the men’s restroom of the office building. While it is believed that the inside of the stalls is not visible, the area near the urinals is definitely within the camera’s view. There is also no notice regarding the installation of security cameras in the restroom. Is this illegal?

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Understanding the Legal Risks of Neighbor Disputes and Unauthorized Photography
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Understanding the Legal Risks of Neighbor Disputes and Unauthorized Photography

Question from a reader:
I have a consultation regarding neighbor troubles. The person living next door is my childhood friend’s wife, but recently, she took pictures of my garden without permission. She said she liked it in front of everyone and tried to show it without my consent. She claims she didn’t show it, but while showing another photo, she testified