right to privacy

• Concept juridique et éthique concernant le droit d'une personne de garder ses informations personnelles, ses activités et ses communications à l'abri des ingérences non autorisées ou de la divulgation publique.

A legal and ethical concept referring to the right of individuals to keep their personal information, activities, and communications free from unauthorized intrusion or public disclosure.

1. Legal protection of personal informationB2formal

   The right of individuals to control access to their personal information and private life, often protected by law.

   droit au respect de la vie privée

   • The constitution guarantees every citizen the right to privacy.
   • Companies must respect the right to privacy when collecting user data.
   • The court ruled that the surveillance violated the right to privacy.

2. Freedom from intrusionB2formal

   The principle that individuals should be free from unwarranted intrusion into their personal affairs by governments or organizations.

   droit à la vie privée

   • The right to privacy protects citizens from unreasonable searches.
   • Journalists must balance the public's right to know with the right to privacy.
   • New technologies pose challenges to the right to privacy.