I was wondering about the legal status of taking images on “private properties” such as parking lots of grocery stores or other retailers with direct access from public roads.
These kinds of images could be useful for improving datasets, such as information on disabled or electric vehicle parking spaces.
Would it be ok to take and upload such images to panoramax?
This is some kind of “grey area”… which depend on local laws (and habits).
Theorically some authorization would be necessary, but I doubt anybody would complain when the parking lot is widely open to the public and the picture are only showing parking spaces or shops.
When there is some clear sign like “private area”, it may be better to ask.