Public Law in the United States regarding photography and the publishing of photos is pretty standard. As Webmaster of FUSTA WEST, I wanted to make sure I do not infringe on any person's privacy or break any laws. After hours of scouring the internet and legal sites I found one site that sums it all up in a comprehensive way:
1
 Anyone in a public place can take pictures of anything they want. Public places include parks, sidewalks, malls, etc. Malls? Yeah. Even though it’s technically private property, being open to the public makes it public space.
2
 If you are on public property, you can take pictures of private property. If a building, for example, is visible from the sidewalk, it’s fair game.
3
 If you are on private property and are asked not to take pictures, you are obligated to honor that request. This includes posted signs.
4
 Sensitive government buildings (military bases, nuclear facilities) can prohibit photography if it is deemed a threat to national security.
5
 People can be photographed if they are in public (without their consent) unless they have secluded themselves and can expect a reasonable degree of privacy. Kids swimming in a fountain? Okay. Somebody entering their PIN at the ATM? Not okay.
6

The following can almost always be photographed from public places, despite popular opinion:

•accident & fire scenes, criminal activities
•bridges & other infrastructure, transportation facilities (i.e. airports)
•industrial facilities, Superfund sites
•public utilities, residential & commercial buildings
•children, celebrities, law enforcement officers
•UFOs, the Loch Ness Monster, Chuck Norris
7
 Although “security” is often given as the reason somebody doesn’t want you to take photos, it’s rarely valid. Taking a photo of a publicly visible subject does not constitute terrorism, nor does it infringe on a company’s trade secrets.
8
 If you are challenged, you do not have to explain why you are taking pictures, nor to you have to disclose your identity (except in some cases when questioned by a law enforcement officer.)
9
 Private parties have very limited rights to detain you against your will, and can be subject to legal action if they harass you.
10
 If someone tries to confiscate your camera and/or film, you don’t have to give it to them. If they take it by force or threaten you, they can be liable for things like theft and coercion. Even law enforcement officers need a court order.
 
FUSTA has it's own internet policy to not publish the names of minors (12 and under) on photos it displays. If you have any questions or specifically wish to have your minor excluded from being published on this website please email me at FUSTA.WEST@gmail.com