Every day, thousands of people come to YouTube to share videos and engage with one other. We want you to feel safe when you're on YouTube, which is why we encourage you to let us know if videos or comments on the site violate your privacy or sense of safety.
Keep in mind that there's a good likelihood that you might get caught on camera if you're in a public place - whether it be a security camera or a tourist who inadvertently captures your image in their video. If you're reporting a video that shows you in passing while you're in a public place, chances are that we won't take action on your complaint unless you're clearly identified or identifiable in the video. Also keep in mind that we're more likely to act on a privacy complaint about images or text that you have not posted previously on YouTube.
Last thing - if someone copies a video that you created or content to which you own the rights, file a copyright claim to have it removed from the site.
If at any time you feel as though you are in physical danger, please contact your local police for further assistance. YouTube will not do this for you.
