Years ago, I recall the issue of recording a sexual encounter without a participant's knowledge was a violation of the guidelines. Which would reasonably be considered a violation of the consent rules
However, I’ve read through the documentation and I don’t find a reference to that today. This is relevant because I’m writing a story currently where a person is videotaped and blackmailed to prevent them from committing further abhorrent behaviors.
I don’t know if context would play into it at all, but in the particular case, the person being blackmailed thoroughly deserves what’s happening to them from actions they took of their own will.
this could actually be a bit of a can of worms because that it brings into the issue I could private eye film somebody from outside a window or any third-party for that matter
Nevertheless, I am sensitive to the consent issues and so I thought I should ask how that would be viewed before I complete the story so any input would be helpful
Thank you
