The impact of the image on personal life: Is current law out of focus?

Hancock, Holly (2021) The impact of the image on personal life: Is current law out of focus? Journal of Media Law, 13 (1). pp. 54-80. ISSN 1757-7632

Preview

PDF (Accepted manuscript) - Accepted Version Available under License Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial. Download (1MB) | Preview

Abstract

Drawing upon empirical research carried out by the author, this paper demonstrates that the current law in England and Wales on privacy fails to provide appropriate recourse for a person who feels aggrieved at their photograph being taken and shared, particularly where this evokes emotions of embarrassment or humiliation. Whilst some improvements to the current law are discussed to improve protection for the photographed's privacy rights, the main conclusion suggests that a greater focus on education and guidance would be a pragmatic and cost-effective solution, with this shift in emphasis concentrating efforts on the actions of the photographer. In turn, this would protect the interests of the photographed as a form of preventative measure, rather than reactionary move.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Law
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Groups > Media, Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law
Related URLs:	https://westminsterresearch.westminster....
Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	08 Feb 2022 17:30
Last Modified:	26 Jun 2024 09:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/83349
DOI:	10.1080/17577632.2021.1933704

Downloads

Actions (login required)

View Item