Right to Privacy

Which Article under the ECHR does privacy and family life fall under?

• Article 8

• Article 9

• Article 10

• Article 11

Answer explanation

Article 8 - “Everyone has the right to respect for his family and private life, his home and his correspondence”​

What was the outcome of Campbell v Mirror Group News [2002] EWCA Civ 1373?

• Campbell successful and sought damages for breach of confidence and compensation.

• MGN successful and stated the article was in the public interest and Campbell was deceiving the public

• Campbell was deceiving the public but there was a breach of confidentiality with the published article

• Campbell was not deceiving the public and there was a breach of confidentiality with the published article

Answer explanation

Top tip: Make sure you are always checking the case citations...

Which case established the reasonable expectation of privacy?

• Prince Albert v Strange [1849]

• Campbell v MGN [2004]

• Campbell v MGN [2002]

• Douglas v Hello [2005]

Provide an example of an invasion of privacy.

Provide an example of when your right to privacy might be limited/restricted.

Do celebrities have a right to privacy?

• Yes

• No