Privacy Law in Ireland. (2023)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Róisín Á Costello.
• Authors: Costello, Róisín Á
• Contents: TOC INTRODUCTION Introduction I. Origins of the Right to Privacy: A Nineteenth-Century Right?a. The Emergence of Personality Rights in French Lawb. The North American 'Discovery' of Privacy c. Breach of Confidence in English Lawd. The Emergence of Privacy as a Human Right II. Distinguishing Between Private and Public Law Conceptions of Privacya. Tortious Conceptions of Privacyb. Constitutional Conceptions of Privacy i. Inviolability of the Dwelling ii. Privacy Rights under the Constitutionc. European Union Privacy Protections: Between Private and Public III. Untangling the Sources of Privacy Rights and Privacy Law IV. A Note for Practitioners CHAPTER 1 THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY: CONTESTED DEFINITIONS 1.1 Introduction1.2 Privacy: Attempts to Conceptualise an Elusive Right1.2.1 Spatial and Social Conceptions of Privacy1.3 Understanding the Functions of Privacy 1.3.1 Consequentialist and Deontological Views of Privacy1.3.2 Autonomy Based Theories of Privacy1.3.3 Dignitarian Theories of Privacy1.4 Defining Privacy in Irish Law1.4.1 Personal privacy1.4.2 Spatial privacy1.4.3 Informational privacy PART I – SOURCES OF PRIVACY RIGHTS IN IRISH LAW CHAPTER 2 THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY UNDER THE ECHR 2.1 Introduction2.2 Locating the Limits of Privacy under Article 8 ECHR 2.2.1 The Scope of Article 8 2.2.1.1 Negative and Positive Obligations 2.2.1.2 Procedural Requirements of Article 8 2.2.2 Substantive Content of Article 8 2.2.2.1 Private Life 2.2.2.2 Family Life 2.2.2.3 Home 2.2.2.4 Correspondence 2.2.3 Justified Interferences with Article 8 2.2.3.1 In accordance with the Law 2.2.3.2 Legitimate Purpose 2.2.3.3 Necessary in a Democratic Society2.4 Genres of Privacy in the Law of the ECtHR 2.4.1 Personal or Relational Privacy 2.4.1.1. Personal Identity (a) Gender Identity (b) Personal Appearance (c) Names (d) Biological, National, Ethnic and Religious Origins2.4.1.2 Reputation2.4.1.3 Moral, Physical and Psychological Integrity2.4.1.4 Family and Personal Relationships2.4.1.5 Sexuality and Sexual Activity2.4.1.6 Parentage and Adoption2.4.1.7 Childcare and Child custody2.4.1.8 Immigration2.4.1.9 Employment and Political Activities 2.4.2 Spatial Privacy 2.4.2.1 Protections of 'Home' from Entry and Search 2.4.2.2 The Expansion of 'Home' 2.4.2.3 Protection of Environment 2.4.2.4 Protection of Personal Space 2.4.2.5 Privacy in Custodial Spaces 2.4.2.6 Privacy in Public Spaces 2.4.3 Informational Privacy 2.4.3.1 Data Protection 2.4.3.2 Rights to Access Data 2.4.3.3 Covert Surveillance 2.4.3.4 Choices Regarding Medical Treatment 2.4.3.5 Confidentiality in Lawyer-Client Relationships 2.4.3.6 Publication of Private Details2.5 Remedies2.6 Consideration of Article 8 ECHR by the Irish Courts CHAPTER 3 THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY IN EU LAW 3.1 Introduction3.2 Privacy Under the Charter of Fundamental Rights 3.2.1 Private Life 3.2.2 Family Life 3.2.3 Home 3.2.4 Communications3.3 The Relationship Between Articles 7 and 83.4 Genres of Privacy in EU law 3.4.1 Relational Privacy 3.4.1.1 Name and Other Aspects of Personal Identity 3.4.1.2 Rights of Residence and Family Reunification 3.4.1.3 Protection of Victims of Crime 3.4.1.4 Gender Equality 3.4.2 Spatial Privacy 3.4.2.1 Search and Seizure 3.4.2.2 Privacy in Public 3.4.2.3 Environmental Protection 3.4.3 Informational Privacy 3.4.3.1 Data Retention 3.4.3.2 Data Protection 3.4.3.3 Covert Surveillance 3.4.3.43.5 Limitations and Derogations 3.6 Remedies CHAPTER 4 THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY UNDER THE IRISH CONSTITUTION 4.1 Introduction4.2 The Constitutional Elevation of a Common Law Right4.3 The Emergence of a Right to Privacy in the Irish Constitution4.3.1 The Recognition of a Privacy Right in McGee v Attorney General4.3.2 An Expanded Right in Norris v Attorney General?4.3.3 A Definitive Acknowledgement in Kennedy v Ireland4.4 Contested Sources in the Constitutional Text4.4.1 The Protection of Privacy Under Article 40.5 4.5 The Scope of a Constitutional Right to Privacy 4.5.1 A Bundle of Rights?4.5.2 Genres of Privacy Recognise under the Constitution4.5.3 Extension of a Right to Privacy to Private Parties4.5.4 Constitutional Workarounds and the Third-Party Doctrine4.6 Balancing Privacy and Competing Rights4.7 The Test for Breach of Privacy in Irish Law4.8 Remedies for Breach of Privacy4.8.1 Declarative Relief4.8.2 Injunctive Relief4.8.3 Super-Injunctions4.8.4 Damages4.8.4.1 Damages for Breach of Rights by Unconstitutional Legislation4.8.4.2 Exemplary Damages for Breach of Constitutional Rights4.8.4.3 Quantum of Damages4.8.5 New Remedial Approaches CHAPTER 5 THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY IN IRISH TORT LAW 5.1 Introduction5.2 The Development of Privacy Torts in Common Law 5.2.1 The Four US Privacy Torts 5.2.1.1 Intrusion upon seclusion 5.2.1.2 Public disclosure of private facts 5.2.2 Canadian Approaches to Privacy Torts5.2.3 Misuse of Private Information in English Common Law5.2.4 Australian Approaches to Privacy Torts5.2.5 New Zealand's Approach to Privacy Torts5.3 A Privacy Tort in Irish Law? 5.3.1 Distinguishing Privacy Torts from Torts Related to Privacy Interests5.3.2 Torts Protecting Privacy Interests5.3.2.1 Breach of Confidence5.3.2.2 Torts Affecting Land and Goods5.3.2.3 Torts Affecting the Person5.3.2.4 Negligence and Breach of Statutory Duty5.3.2.5 Private Nuisance5.3.2.6 Malicious Falsehood5.4 Defences to Privacy Infringements in Tort Law 5.4.1 Consent 5.4.2 Waiver 5.4.3 Estoppel5.4.4 Information Already Public 5.4.5 Public Interest 5.4.5.1 Matters of governmental and public importance 5.4.5.2 Illegality, wrongdoing or misconduct 5.4.5.3 Dangers to public safety 5.4.5.4 Correcting false or misleading information 5.4.5.5 Expressing views of vulnerable groups or persons 5.4.6 Iniquity5.5 Tortious Remedies and Procedure in Cases for Breach of Privacy 5.5.1 Tortious Remedies in Privacy Cases 5.5.1.1 Compensatory and exemplary damages 5.5.1.2 Damages for mental distress 5.5.1.3 Gain-based relief 5.5.1.4 Apologies and corrections 5.5.2 Procedural Issues in Privacy Cases 5.5.2.1 Norwich Pharmacal Orders 5.5.2.2 Springboard Injunctions 5.5.3 Remedies Under the Data Protection Act 2018 PART II – THE GENRES OF PRIVACY IN IRISH LAW CHAPTER 6 FAMILY AND RELATIONAL PRIVACY IN IRISH LAW 6.1 Introduction6.2 Privacy and the Family in Irish Law6.3 Privacy Beyond the Family 6.3.1 The Decision in I O'T v B: Relational Privacy at its Limit? 6.3.2 The Pattern of Relational Privacy Begun in Foy v An tArd Chláraitheoir6.4 Statutory Recognitions of Relational Privacy 6.4.1 The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 6.4.2 The Birth Information and Tracing Act 20226.4.2 The Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 CHAPTER 7 PRIVACY OF THE HOME 7.1 Introduction7.2 Common Law Protections of the Dwelling7.3 Defining the Private and Home in European Law7.4 Article 40.5 and the Right to Privacy7.5 Household Exemptions from the GDPR CHAPTER 8 PRIVACY IN PUBLIC SPACES 8.1 Introduction8.2 Limiting Privacy in Public Places8.2.1 The Right to Privacy for Public Figures 8.2.1.1 The Privacy of Public Figures in England and Wales 8.2.1.2 The Decisions of the ECtHR and the 'Public Figure Doctrine' 8.2.1.3 The Privacy of Public Figures in Ireland8.2.2 Modalities for Assessing Privacy for Public Persons and in Public Places8.3 Peninsulas of Privacy in Public 8.3.1 Privacy for Employees in Otherwise Public Spaces8.3.2 Shared Custodial and Care Settings8.4 Mass Surveillance and Privacy in Public and Quasi-Public Spaces8.5 The Garda Síochána (Digital Recording) Bill8.6 The Right to Privacy and Open Justice CHAPTER 9 INFORMATIONAL & COMMUNICATIONS PRIVACY 9.1 Introduction9.2 Confidentiality, Privilege and Privacy 9.2.1 Privilege as a Privacy Protection9.2.2 Confidentiality9.3 Recognitions of Informational Privacy 9.3.1 Emergence of Informational Privacy9.4 Constitutional Protections of Informational Privacy9.5 Statutory Provisions in Respect of Informational Privacy in Irish Law 9.5.1 Offences of Harassment and Unauthorised Disclosure of Information 9.5.2 Regulatory Obligations to Respect Privacy 9.5.3 Restrictions on Disclosure or Publication of Information or Material 9.5.4 Surveillance, Searches and Investigations 9.5.5 The Data Protection Act 2018 9.5.6 Data Retention and Communications Surveillance in Irish Law 9.5.6.1 The Decision in Digital Rights Ireland 9.5.6.2 The Decisions in Dwyer v Commissioner of An Garda Síochána 9.5.6.3 Voluntary Retention and Disclosure of Communications.
• Publisher Details: London : Bloomsbury Professional
• Publication Date: 2023
• Extent: 1 online resource (456 pages)
• Subjects: Data protection law; Law -- Privacy; Privacy law
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781526524553; 1526524554
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