JN204 Lecture Notes - Paparazzi
Document Summary
Legal restrictions on media gatherings invasion of privacy. Taking actions that invade the personal privacy or personal life of another. Examples: publishing excerpts from someone"s diary or posting a compromising photo of someone. Mb, newfoundland and labrador have privacy legislation that gives specific examples. Illegal wiretaps on phones, eavesdropping on private conversations, stalking someone, unauthorized use of personal diaries or documents, using someone"s name or likeness without their consent to advertise products. Generally, journalists are only in danger of being charged with invasion of privacy if they use illegal or covert methods to collect personal information or harass someone when there is no public interest in their life. It"s common practice to seek someone"s permission before shooting or filming them in a public place. Singling out an identifiable person in a crowd, particularly at a controversial event, could be grounds for legal action.
