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S/L/314. An examination of the right to privacy in English law

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2011
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This paper examines the right to privacy in English Law, in relation to the media. The paper examines the case between Kaye v Robertson & Sport Newspapers, and claims that this was a low point in English privacy law. The paper then provides a range of case study examples of conflict between the media and celebrities in relation to privacy. The different legislations that protect privacy are assessed, and the paper discuses The Data Protection Act as well. The paper concludes by confirming whether the right to privacy actually exists in English Law.

 

KEYWORDS: Right to privacy, English Law, media, media law, Kaye v Robertson & Sport Newspapers, data protection act,

 
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