The Non-Consent Mark
A visible declaration that the person or people displaying the mark do not consent to being photographed, filmed or recorded.
What the mark means
By displaying the Non-Consent Mark, the wearer expressly states that they do not consent to being photographed, filmed or recorded.
The wearer also expressly objects to the publication, uploading, sharing, distribution, reproduction or other use of photographs, video, audio or recordings in which they are identifiable.
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I DO NOT CONSENT
TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED, FILMED OR RECORDED
Where it applies
The mark applies in public, social, private and intimate situations, including streets, events, workplaces, nightclubs, bars, parties, gyms, changing rooms, locker rooms, bathrooms, toilets, showers, hotel rooms, private homes and other places where photography, filming or recording may occur.
It expressly includes photography, filming or recording by hidden or concealed cameras, covert recording devices, smart glasses, camera-equipped eyewear, wearable cameras, camera-equipped earbuds and other devices with integrated or discreet camera, microphone or recording capabilities, whether or not it is immediately apparent that recording is taking place.
The mark also applies to social media content, pranks, challenges, street interviews, reaction videos, livestreams and other content intended for social media, entertainment, publication or distribution, including material captured using Meta or other manufacturers’ smart glasses, wearables and recording-enabled devices.
The technology used does not alter the meaning of the mark: I do not consent to being photographed, filmed or recorded.
I also expressly object to my image, likeness, voice or any identifiable recording of me being uploaded, posted, published, shared, distributed, reproduced or otherwise made available online or through social media.
The meaning is the same in every case: I do not consent.
Smart Glasses and Wearable Cameras
Smart glasses and other camera-equipped wearables are rapidly changing the relationship between the person recording and the person being recorded.
Unlike a phone or conventional camera, smart glasses can record from the wearer’s point of view without the familiar gesture of taking out a device and pointing it at someone. For the people around the wearer, it may not even be obvious that recording is taking place.
Public concern is growing accordingly. In a 2026 survey commissioned by France’s data protection authority, the CNIL, 67% of respondents considered smart glasses a risk to privacy, 81% believed they increased the risk of being photographed or filmed without consent compared with a smartphone, and nearly 9 in 10 said they would be disturbed by being recorded with smart glasses without being informed.
The concern is no longer theoretical. Cases of people being covertly recorded with smart glasses and appearing in social-media videos without their knowledge have attracted increasing attention, while venues and institutions have begun introducing restrictions on their use.
Manufacturers can provide indicators showing when their glasses are recording. But that addresses only one side of the interaction: the camera can signal what it is doing, while the person in front of it still needs a way to signal what they want.
That is one of the purposes of the Non-Consent Mark.
It provides a simple, visible declaration from the other side of the lens: I do not consent to being photographed, filmed or recorded.
Wear the Non-Consent Mark
The Non-Consent Mark was designed to make a clear statement before a photograph, video or recording is made. Wearing the mark prominently on a T-shirt makes that statement immediately visible: I do not consent to being photographed, filmed or recorded.
These official Non-Consent Mark T-shirts are designed to be worn in everyday situations where unwanted photography or recording may occur — at the gym, while running, travelling, attending events, going out or simply moving through public and social spaces. The large front print makes the mark visible while remaining a strong, distinctive graphic in its own right.
The shirts are printed professionally on quality cotton garments with a comfortable everyday fit and a substantial feel. The high-contrast red, black and white artwork is reproduced prominently on the front so that the message remains the focus of the design.
Men’s / Unisex Non-Consent Mark T-Shirt
A straightforward way to make your position visible without having to explain it repeatedly. The men’s/unisex shirt combines a classic everyday fit with the full Non-Consent Mark displayed prominently across the chest. Wear it at the gym, in the city, while travelling, at festivals and events, or anywhere you want your objection to being photographed, filmed or recorded to be clear from the outset.
Women’s Non-Consent Mark T-Shirt
Designed for women who want to make their boundaries visible, the women’s T-shirt carries the complete Non-Consent Mark prominently on the front. Whether exercising at the gym, jogging, travelling, attending an event or simply going about your day, it provides an immediate visual statement that you do not consent to being photographed, filmed or recorded.
It is particularly relevant in situations where smartphones, smart glasses and other discreet recording devices can make it difficult to know when a camera is pointed at you. You should not have to perform for someone else’s camera simply because you are in a space where recording technology is present.
Clear notice of non-consent
The purpose of the Non-Consent Mark is to make the wearer’s objection clear, visible and difficult to misunderstand before and during photography, filming or recording.
Where the mark is visibly displayed, it may help document that the wearer had expressly communicated non-consent at the relevant time.
Legal notice
The Non-Consent Mark is a declaration of non-consent. It does not itself determine whether a particular photograph, recording, publication or use is lawful or unlawful.
Applicable rights and obligations depend on the circumstances and the law of the relevant jurisdiction. This page gives particular attention to privacy, image rights and data protection in France and the European Union.
This page explains the intended meaning of the Non-Consent Mark and does not constitute legal advice.
Download the Non-Consent Mark
The Non-Consent Mark may be displayed on clothing, badges, pins, stickers, signs and similar personal materials.
The Non-Consent Mark is provided as a complete asset package containing vector and high-resolution files suitable for print, clothing, badges, stickers, signage, websites and digital use.
Use of the Non-Consent Mark
The Non-Consent Mark may be downloaded, copied, shared, printed and used free of charge for personal and non-commercial purposes. When the mark or its digital artwork is shared, published or made available for download, the source must be credited as Ian David Marsden / marsdenillustration.com and, wherever practicable, recipients should be directed to the official download page at marsdenillustration.com/the-non-consent-mark/.
Items displaying the Non-Consent Mark may be produced and distributed free of charge, provided that the mark is not altered in a way that changes its meaning.
The sale of any item displaying or incorporating the Non-Consent Mark is expressly prohibited without the prior written authorization of Ian David Marsden.
No permission is granted to manufacture, market or sell merchandise, clothing, badges, stickers, signs or other products incorporating the Non-Consent Mark for commercial gain.
The wording, meaning and essential design of the Non-Consent Mark must not be altered, and the mark must not be presented in a manner that suggests endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation by Ian David Marsden or Marsden Creative.
Concept and design: Ian David Marsden / Marsden Creative.
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