Golden Records Allegedly Allegedly Filmed Audience Members with Large Cameras; Security Guards' Actions of "Suppressing and Lifting People" May Confront Lawyers; Lawyer Lee Yu-sheng Explains the Responsibilities Related to Bringing Private Photography Equipment and Filming at Golden Records Concerts.

Golden Disc Awards allege that a viewer brought a large camera to secretly film security guards, and that the guards' actions of "restraining and carrying people" may be illegal. | Next TV News reporter Chien Pin-chieh

News link:https://youtu.be/9XelTVcUv9Q

The annual Golden Disc Awards ceremony, a major music event in South Korea, concluded smoothly yesterday (10th). However, there were constant disturbances in the audience. It turned out that some audience members violated the organizer's rules by bringing photography equipment into the venue to take pictures. They were suppressed by security guards, had their cameras snatched, and were driven away from the scene. The scene was quite chaotic. 

The organizers implemented this rule not only to protect copyright but also because professional telephoto lenses can capture high-quality images. To prevent fans from reproducing and selling or engaging in commercial activities after taking their own photos, the rule explicitly states that only mobile phones are allowed for filming. However, how to strike a balance with this regulation and whether it adheres to the principle of proportionality requires careful evaluation to avoid legal violations.

Attorney Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that the organizers of the Golden Disc Awards had clearly stated beforehand that photography equipment was not allowed. If attendees still brought their own, they would be violating the contract between the two parties and might be committing copyright infringement. The organizers have the right to ask the attendees to leave. However, if the organizers' security personnel forcibly confiscated the cameras or even carried the attendees out, it might have exceeded the limits of legally protecting the organizers' rights and raised concerns about committing coercion. Furthermore, if attendees record videos without authorization or even upload the secretly filmed content to social media platforms, they would be committing copyright infringement, which is punishable by up to three years imprisonment, detention, or a fine of up to NT$750,000, and they would also be liable for civil damages to the organizers. Therefore, the legal penalties are quite severe.

Fuda Law Firm
Line：https://line.me/ti/p/@fdlaw
Tel:0277093611
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/fudalawyer
website:https://fdlaw.com.tw/
e-mail:info@fdlaw.com.tw