My picture is posted on a web site and i want it off, he wouldnt take it off, what do i do?

NY Does have a right to publicity and a right to privacy law codified in Civil RIghts Law section 51, which would give you the right to determine how you want your likeness to be used in a commercial setting. I don't think a social network site would qualify. You may want to write him a cease and desist letter. There may be an issue as to how he obtained the photo and whether you knew or consented to its being posted, so the letter needs to make clear that you do not give him any permission or license to use your image. You will also want to ask yourself if it is worth the expense and bother of hiring counsel to address this issue or whether its best just to leave it alone; with some people the more attention you draw to the fact that it bothers you, the more they are likely to keep the image up.

Internet privacy rights are in a state of flux. Federal rulings and state rulings by the various state court systems provide some guidance, but each situation is very fact specific. Without a great deal more information about the particulars in your situation, a meaning answer is not possible. A good number of commentators suggest that the internet is a public forum with little privacy options available. Inroads to adopt and enforce privacy rights are being made, however. A public picture of you taken in a public place and posted on the internet that causes no harm to you is quite different than an intimate picture of you taken in a private place that is posted publicly on the internet and causes you harm. Contact a local lawyer that will provide a consultation to you so you might explain your situation in more detail. Good luck to you. NOTE: This answer is made available by the lawyer for educational purposes only. By using or participating in this site you understand that there is no attorney client privilege between you and the attorney responding. This site should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state. The law changes frequently and varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The information and materials provided are general in nature, and may not apply to a specific factual or legal circumstance described in the question.