Worried about ever growing bans on Google Glass, Google publishes 'how not to be a Glasshole' FAQ.

[MineralMan]

13. When I have been aware, I have objected.

I've photographed professionally, and know that photographing someone without permission is not really acceptable. If I were planning to use photographs for any purpose, I'd need a release, except for obvious crowd shots in public places. And why would I be taking photos of individuals in the first place? I can't think of any reason to want to do that. What would be my goal?

When I have taken photos to illustrate travel articles, for example, any photo of any identifiable person would require a release before I could use the photo. Similarly, now that I'm no longer photographing for money, I still would not post an identifiable photo of someone online anywhere.

I guess I don't see a reason to photograph individuals I don't know without their permission. So, if someone is photographing me, specifically, that person is going to have to answer my question about why they are taking my photograph. Photograph strangers with caution. They may not wish to be photographed, and may well object. Especially, do not photograph children surreptitiously. I guarantee that their parents will not take it kindly.