Privacy Law (Principles, Injunctions and Compensation)

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Description
This book contains the entire Law of Privacy in India as it stands today. Both the causes of action to protect privacy are covered: the first to protect privacy when invaded by the State subject to writ remedy, and the second when invaded by a private individual, say, a newspaper or media channel, when the remedy is to file a civil suit and claim an injunction and compensation. The strength of this book is that it sets out the complete theoretical structure of Privacy Law and the complete practical mechanisms to obtain actual relief in a court of law. By using this book, any person would be able to file a privacy action in a writ court or a civil court.
Privacy Law is not as well developed in India as it is in many foreign jurisdictions. Many privacy law principles contained in International Treaties and Conventions to which India is a party are not fully known or appreciated. Thus, the other great feature of this book is that it provides a detailed comparison of Privacy Law in foreign jurisdictions and fully explains the implications of International Privacy Principles for Privacy Law in India.
Thus, this book is a complete guide to obtain relief in privacy related matters in Indian courts based on the law as it stands in India, while at the same time providing a framework for how Privacy Law should grow and develop.
The notable features of the book are that it:
1.    Discusses important privacy issues such as right of privacy vis-a-vis search and
        seizure, telephone tapping, online interception, etc.
2.    Includes relevant Indian and foreign case law.
3.    Examines the statutory framework in .various sectors that is relevant to privacy.
4.    Includes important Supreme Court judgments, High Court judgments,
       statutory materials and Legislative Proposals.
5.    Links to http://www.ebcexplorer.com to assess Indian and international
       case law, international statutory materials and international and regional
       treaties on privacy.
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Contents
Part I.    Fundamental Principles and Framework of Privacy Law
1.    Meaning and Facets of Privacy  
2.    Privacy in International Law and Human Rights
3.    Indian Law Framework for the Right to Privacy in India
4.    Privacy Principles
Part II.   Balancing of Rights
5.    Balancing Competing Rights 
6.    Freedom of Expression and Right to Privacy
7.    Privacy and Press Freedom
8.    Privacy, Public Figures and Celebrities
9.    Privacy and the Right to Information  
10.    Balancing Public Interest and Security with Privacy  
Part III.    Use of Existing Torts to Protect Privacy at Private Law
11.    Defamation  
12.    Breach of Confidence
13.    The Tort of Personality Rights
14.    Use of Tort Actions for Privacy Protection
15.    Remedies in Privacy Actions 
16.    Breach of Privacy Tort in Indian Law 
Part IV.  Law Enforcement and Privacy
17.  Police Surveillance and Privacy
18.   Search, Seizure and Investigation: Privacy Concerns
19.  Privacy in Judicial Proceedings  
Part V. Communication Privacy
zo. Privacy Protection in Telecom Law  
21. Telephone Tapping and Privacy Rights
22. Online Privacy
23. Online Interception and Surveillance
Part VI. Information Privacy
24. Privileged Communication   
25. Data Security and Data Protection   
z6. Financial Privacy 
27. E-Governance and Public Databases: Privacy Concerns   
28. Privacy in Health Records 
29. Social Networking Privacy
Appendices
1. Supreme Court Judgments
2. High Court Judgments  
3. Statutory Material
4. Legislative Proposals 
Subject Index
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