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Re:Ask HN: Would you support a law banning filming people in... by dfps on Saturday October 10, 2026 @08:10PM (#50038401)
It wouldn't be impossible to enforce, but like all laws it is impossible to enforce 100%, while they have an effect and provide at least government and ethical support and remedy for those affected.

Also it would allow people to sue YouTube creators who do so, whereas currently there is no recourse because YouTube can just ignore complaints.

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Re:Ask HN: Would you support a law banning filming people in... by softwaredoug on Sunday October 11, 2026 @12:59PM (#50045282)
Leaving this stuff at the discretion of courts will mean a lot of routine filming of police will just get thrown out by right leaning courts.
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Re:Ask HN: Would you support a law banning filming people in... by dfps on Sunday October 11, 2026 @10:04PM (#50050418)
All police interaction is newsworthy.
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