Hallmark-based image capture prevention

A computer system for image protection, the computer system comprising:

• one or more processors, one or more computer-readable tangible storage media, and program instructions stored on at least one of the one or more computer-readable tangible storage media for execution by at least one of the one or more processors to cause the computer system to:
• identify a picture having a hallmark;
• transmit a message requesting authorization to have a copy of the picture, the message containing data representative of the hallmark;
• receive a response message;
• and
• determine whether the response message authorizes capture of a copy of the picture.

A computer program product for resource management, the computer program product comprising a computer-readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith and executable by a computer system to cause the computer system to:

• identify a picture having a hallmark;
• transmit a message requesting authorization to have a copy of the picture, the message containing data representative of the hallmark;
• receive a response message;
• and
• determine whether the response message authorizes capture of a copy of the picture.