The Legal Protection of Personal Images Shared on Social Networks in Australia

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Wiseman, Leanne

Ardill, Allan

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Sherman, Brad

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2017
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Social networks have changed the nature of communication in the modern world: they have changed how people communicate, the frequency and mode of communication, and how people relate to those communications. Social networks have also changed the type of information that is communicated. One of the notable developments has been a proliferation of the sharing of images that people have taken themselves. From the ubiquitous selfie through to group shots, personal images are now a key part of modern social communication. A number of problems have arisen as a consequence of the rapid increase in the sharing of personal images online. This is because personal images uploaded online are, more now than ever, prone to misuse. Third parties are easily able to reuse, distort and alter images that are uploaded on social networks. As a result, people are at risk of losing control over the images that they upload online.

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Thesis (PhD Doctorate)

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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Griffith Law School

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Social media, Legal protection

Personal images, Legal protection

Social networks

Intellectual property

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