Privacy in more depth Flashcards
1
Q
The Human Rights Act 1998 means..
A
Freedom of expression is balanced with the right to respect for privacy.
2
Q
Private information can’t be reported..
A
The English and European courts reconize that private information can’t be reported unless it is in the public interest.
3
Q
Areas that are seen off limits
A
- Nature of health treatment
- State of health
- Work records
- Education
- Sexuality and conduct
- Personal finacnes
- Home and family life
- Written & digital correspondence
- Personal relationships
4
Q
Can someone take a photograph of you in public?
A
No!
Need permission to be photographed in public
5
Q
How does privacy have a wider legal meaning in the European context?
A
It covers..
- Dignity
- Honour
- Reputation (libel overlap)
- Identity
- Family life
- Home space
- Private communications (mobile, skype, devices etc etc.
6
Q
Is it the same in the US?
A
No the US is a different situation. If the information is truthful under the first amendment you can publish it.
