No matter what a staffer says, they can't make you delete photos

MRRiley · 03-14-2013, 09:51 AM - **1 Like**

VP Biden's office has apologized for a staffer who forced a student reporter to delete photos taken at an open campus event.

Biden’s office apologizes to student reporter for ‘unfortunate mistake’

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The office of the vice president has apologized to a University of Maryland student after a member of Joe Biden’s staff confronted the college reporter and forced him to delete photos of an event.

Capital News Service reporter Jeremy Barr was covering Biden’s announcement of a new domestic violence initiative, he told Patch News, and accidentally sat in a section of the audience not meant for the media. He had identified himself as a member of the press upon entry and been directed to that area. Barr took a few pictures of Biden at the podium. After the event, a staffer for Biden confronted him and demanded to watch as he deleted the pictures from his camera.

Hopefully, Mr. Barr had the good sense to use an image recovery program to undelete the images.

Just remember, if you are ever in this situation and you don't feel like putting up a real argument... delete the photos as asked and immediately pull the memory card for safe keeping. The photos can be easily recovered as long as you don't take more photos on the card.

Mike

**LaurenOE** · 03-14-2013, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by MRRiley

VP Biden's office has apologized for a staffer who forced a student reporter to delete photos taken at an open campus event.

Biden’s office apologizes to student reporter for ‘unfortunate mistake’

Hopefully, Mr. Barr had the good sense to use an image recovery program to undelete the images.

Just remember, if you are ever in this situation and you don't feel like putting up a real argument... delete the photos as asked and immediately pull the memory card for safe keeping. The photos can be easily recovered as long as you don't take more photos on the card.

Mike

Very very true...and its incredibly easy too!

**Kerrowdown** · 03-14-2013, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by MRRiley

easily recovered as long as you don't take more photos on the card

Shhhh Mike, don't tell everyone in case there are staffers and the like reading this.

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Very very true...and its incredibly easy too!

You too Lauren.

We all know the real truth, that once deleted from the card, that's them gone forever.

bigdog104 · 03-14-2013, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by MRRiley

VP Biden's office has apologized for a staffer who forced a student reporter to delete photos taken at an open campus event.

Thanks for posting this, it is my understanding that while you can be asked/told to stop taking pictures, in most cases you can not be told to delete what you have taken. This is a great idea about pulling the memory card and recovering them later.

**grhazelton** · 03-14-2013, 01:59 PM

I carry a copy of this Bert P. Krages Attorney at Law Photographer's Rights Page with me at all times. As I understand it you cannot be required to give up your images or film or whatever taken in a public place or public forum (and what constitues such is surprisingly broad) without a court order. Joe Biden ought to take the offending staffer out back and give him/her a spanking.

Docrwm · 03-14-2013, 02:02 PM

Another Barney Fife moment.....there are so many these days.

**grhazelton** · 03-14-2013, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Another Barney Fife moment.....there are so many these days.

A bit insulting to Barney, don't you think?

Docrwm · 03-14-2013, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by grhazelton

A bit insulting to Barney, don't you think?

No, I think it's right on the money. A hysteric drunk on his self-perceived power. Barney Fife is their Patron Saint, or at least their Poster Child.

03-14-2013, 09:51 AM - 1 Like	#1
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	No matter what a staffer says, they can't make you delete photos VP Biden's office has apologized for a staffer who forced a student reporter to delete photos taken at an open campus event. Biden’s office apologizes to student reporter for ‘unfortunate mistake’ Quote: The office of the vice president has apologized to a University of Maryland student after a member of Joe Biden’s staff confronted the college reporter and forced him to delete photos of an event. Capital News Service reporter Jeremy Barr was covering Biden’s announcement of a new domestic violence initiative, he told Patch News, and accidentally sat in a section of the audience not meant for the media. He had identified himself as a member of the press upon entry and been directed to that area. Barr took a few pictures of Biden at the podium. After the event, a staffer for Biden confronted him and demanded to watch as he deleted the pictures from his camera. Hopefully, Mr. Barr had the good sense to use an image recovery program to undelete the images. Just remember, if you are ever in this situation and you don't feel like putting up a real argument... delete the photos as asked and immediately pull the memory card for safe keeping. The photos can be easily recovered as long as you don't take more photos on the card. Mike

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03-14-2013, 09:59 AM	#2
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Originally posted by MRRiley VP Biden's office has apologized for a staffer who forced a student reporter to delete photos taken at an open campus event. Biden’s office apologizes to student reporter for ‘unfortunate mistake’ Hopefully, Mr. Barr had the good sense to use an image recovery program to undelete the images. Just remember, if you are ever in this situation and you don't feel like putting up a real argument... delete the photos as asked and immediately pull the memory card for safe keeping. The photos can be easily recovered as long as you don't take more photos on the card. Mike Very very true...and its incredibly easy too!

03-14-2013, 11:31 AM	#3
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,818	Originally posted by MRRiley easily recovered as long as you don't take more photos on the card Shhhh Mike, don't tell everyone in case there are staffers and the like reading this. Originally posted by LaurenOE Very very true...and its incredibly easy too! You too Lauren. We all know the real truth, that once deleted from the card, that's them gone forever.

03-14-2013, 12:09 PM	#4
bigdog104 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 289	Originally posted by MRRiley VP Biden's office has apologized for a staffer who forced a student reporter to delete photos taken at an open campus event. Thanks for posting this, it is my understanding that while you can be asked/told to stop taking pictures, in most cases you can not be told to delete what you have taken. This is a great idea about pulling the memory card and recovering them later.

03-14-2013, 01:59 PM	#5
grhazelton Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jonesboro, GA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	I carry a copy of this Bert P. Krages Attorney at Law Photographer's Rights Page with me at all times. As I understand it you cannot be required to give up your images or film or whatever taken in a public place or public forum (and what constitues such is surprisingly broad) without a court order. Joe Biden ought to take the offending staffer out back and give him/her a spanking.

03-14-2013, 02:02 PM	#6
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Another Barney Fife moment.....there are so many these days.

03-14-2013, 02:06 PM	#7
grhazelton Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jonesboro, GA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Originally posted by Docrwm Another Barney Fife moment.....there are so many these days. A bit insulting to Barney, don't you think?

03-14-2013, 03:09 PM	#8
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by grhazelton A bit insulting to Barney, don't you think? No, I think it's right on the money. A hysteric drunk on his self-perceived power. Barney Fife is their Patron Saint, or at least their Poster Child.