Let's see... publicity rights may affect public figures, and privacy rights may affect everyone else.
This article focuses on US law: http://www.publaw.com/photo.html
Basically, even a public figure has a right to control 'commercial use' of his or her likeness. Privacy rights may apply to pretty much anyone who isn't a politician or celebrity - basically, if it's not in legitimate public interest to know, it doesn't need to be there. It is apparently recommended to obtain written permission from any subject of a photo who would be recognised in order to avoid worrying about the nuances of publicity and privacy rights.
The European Convention Human Rights Act 1998, Article 8 covers privacy in Europe, including the UK. Apparently the UK has no specific law on the subject, but judges often rule as if they do.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2975718.stm http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1998/ukpga_19980042_en_3#sch1
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On 26/09/2007, Armed Blowfish diodontida.armata@googlemail.com wrote:
In the case of marginally notable subjects, wouldn't finding images of the subjects without their consent be a privacy violation?
(If not, why are certain websites considered attack sites?)