Hi, I’m seeking some advice regarding an activist who filmed me while I was holding a mobile phone while my car was stationary at a traffic light.
I have admitted the offence and fully accept that I should not have been using the phone. I regret doing so.
However, the individual has now posted the video of me twice on X, together with my identifying/vehicle details and the location where the incident occurred. I am extremely distressed about this and concerned that publishing these details could potentially expose me to unwanted attention or targeting.
I appreciate that this is not straightforward, as the filming took place in a public place and the individual may argue that the publication is in the public interest. Nevertheless, do I have any right to ask X to remove the video, particularly given that it has been reposted and contains information that could identify me?
I would be grateful for any advice on whether there are grounds for requesting removal under X’s privacy policies or applicable data-protection law.
Thank you.
