YouTube privacy complaint: sample text
In a YouTube privacy complaint, showing with timestamps where and how you are identifiable decides the outcome.
Template
Video: [URL]
I appear in this video without consent and am clearly identifiable:
- 00:42–01:10: close-up of my face
- 02:15: my full name and workplace are stated
It was filmed [in a private setting / without my knowledge]. Please remove it or blur my face and name.Notes
YouTube usually gives uploaders 48 hours. See removing YouTube videos.
General information, not legal advice. In real cases we work alongside lawyers who specialise in digital rights.
Frequently asked questions
Should I contact the uploader first?
A polite message is often fastest; then complain.