Can not imagine your life without Instagram? Then it is worth knowing that for some actions, you can incur responsibility and even lose your freedom.
One of the most popular social networks is Instagram, where, according to statistics, about 95 million photographs are downloaded every day (colossal figures). Many people even have dependence on this network, in which they fix each step. At the same time, few people know that Instagram has some pitfalls, which can cause account blocking and even problems with law enforcement agencies. Do not believe me? Then prepare to be surprised.
1. Privacy pictures
Most of all photos of people in their social networks spread during travel. It is worthwhile to know that such pictures can have unpleasant consequences. For example, in the UAE, the Ministry of Internal Affairs believes that filming and publishing photos of emergency situations occurring on the territory of the Emirates violates local law.
Many will be surprised that the picture of the air crash laid out in Instagram or in another social network can cause the imposition of a millionth fine and even a life sentence.
It is not necessary to do in the UAE photos of even an ordinary aircraft during the trip, as this may result in a three-month imprisonment. The same punishment can be obtained for shooting military and administrative buildings.
Another feature of the Emirates - the shooting of individuals and their belongings is prohibited, and the violation of this taboo is fraught with imprisonment for six months and a fine of more than $ 130 thousand.
2. Photos of the workplace
To ruin your career can be one unsuccessful post in the social network. In the world there are many examples of how, after an unflattering statement on their page on the Internet, people faced a negative reaction for themselves - dismissal. There are enterprises, which strictly forbid photo and video, as it can give out confidential information.
But even if shooting is not prohibited, a posted selfie or photo taken without the consent of colleagues or a leader can cause a person to remain without work, and the reason may be banal - wasting working time for nothing.
3. Unreasonable repost
"Traveling" through different pages in Instagram, many without hesitation, make reposts like photos, videos and so on. This is especially grateful to the owners of information resources and trading platforms, as this will only attract an additional audience to them.
In this case it is important not to get carried away and first to look at what exactly will be repeated. Again, in social networks there are pages of people who earn their posts and they are protected by copyright, so, for example, you can bring photographers, designers and those who create unique things. Reposting photos from their pages can lead to punishment.
It will not be possible to secure yourself with a note indicating the author, since his permission is needed. It is recommended that you save the screen of correspondence, where the author of the photo gives his consent to the repost. If the photo is used for commercial purposes, it is better to conclude a contract.
4. Food Photos
Many users of the Instagram like to spread pictures of food in a restaurant, and few people think that this can cause litigation. For the first time this was discussed by journalists in the pages of Die Welt, where it was written that restaurant dishes should be protected by copyright, therefore, images can be published only with the permission of cooks or owners of the establishment.
Especially it concerns the masterpieces created by eminent chefs, preparing according to the author's recipes. Photographs taken without permission and posted on the Internet can lead to a fine of up to € 1 thousand. In order to avoid such unpleasant situations, it is recommended that you read the rules of a particular institution.
5. Prohibited hashtags
Many do not even suspect that Instagram has a list of banned hashtag, which is constantly increasing. It is used to clean content, removing illegal and offensive publications. In addition, hashtags fall into the ban, which fit in more often than others. The taboo can be temporary, when the activity of using the hashtag is excessive. Instagram users should consider that the abuse of such hashtags can cause the page to be blocked.
Before publishing a photo, it is recommended to check whether the hashtag is banned - enter it into the search, and if it does not show a single result, then it is in the black list. A full list of hashtags can be found here.
6. Photos of other people's children
The Internet has long been discussing the topic of punishment for the use of photographs of other people's children. The legislation of different countries has its own nuances concerning this issue. This is quite an objective explanation - posts with such pictures are some exploitation of minors for their own entertainment or even commerce. Problems can arise even if the child himself agreed to the shooting, because he does not know how the pictures will be used, and his word has no legal power.
The conclusion is that it is forbidden to deliberately post photos of other people's children on your Instagram page. However, there is an exception - if the pictures are made in a public place and the child is not the main object of the composition, then they can be used.