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#DidYouKnow💡 Article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948 provides for protection against arbitrary interference against a person’s privacy, family, home or correspondence, including attacks upon his honour and reputation. It recognises everyone’s right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks. #UDHR #HumanRights #Article12 #RightToPrivacy #DataProtection #Privacy #History #TheCyberBlogIndia

How to strike balance between national security and #forensic investigation? In the realm of #criminal justice, the delicate balance between search and #seizure powers and individual privacy rights stands at the #cornerstone of a fair and just #society . At the heart of this balance lies the need to uphold due process while ensuring the effective functioning of law #enforcement agencies.

👩⚖️ The Supreme Court continues to play a critical role in shaping the legal landscape. In recent updates, the Court has opted not to review the St. Clair capital murder case and has also rejected a patent appeal involving the USPS. These decisions, while not unexpected, send strong ripples through the legal system and remind us of the Court's far-reaching influence. Additionally, the ongoing challenge against a school support plan for transgender students and Facebook's data breach concerns are expected to make headlines as both cases unfold. These cases represent important intersections between privacy, technology, and civil rights law, themes we should all be tracking closely as we advise our clients and communities. What upcoming legal battles are you paying attention to? #LandUse #LegalUpdate #SupremeCourt

🔍 New legislation within the Sexual Offences Act 2003! 🔍 Did you know there's been a recent amendment to what's considered an 'intimate image' under UK law? This update broadens the scope, ensuring that any 'sexual' images taken in a private space are now covered under the updated laws. ✨ What does this mean? ✨ It means that underwear images taken in a private setting, or where privacy would be reasonably expected, are now protected under the Sexual Offences Act 2003. This is a significant step forward in safeguarding individuals' privacy and rights.

 #CCGBlogAlert #CCGPrivacyHCTracker In the second blog for our new blog series ‘#SightingPrivacy through High Courts’, Samrridhi discusses the jurisprudential evolution of right to privacy for reiterating procedural safeguards in interception orders. The blog dissects two cases wherein High Courts struck down interception orders for not strictly complying with procedure laid down by the law.   It discusses the implications of these decisions for how procedural safeguards will be perceived in the future, in light of renewed considerations around what constitutes telecommunications. Read here: https://bit.ly/3WzowdL

#OnThisDay in 2013, an #ECHR ruling defended a young girl’s right to privacy.  💔 14-year-old Eliza Söderman found a camera hidden by her stepfather in their bathroom. ❌ At the time, such filming wasn’t a crime under Swedish law. ⚖️ The European Court of Human Rights ruled that her rights had been violated, leading to stronger protections for children. 🔗 Learn more about this #ECHRImpact case: https://lnkd.in/eK9EyUmt #HumanRights #Privacy #CouncilOfEurope 

The Bombay High Court’s recent ruling sets a precedent by expanding the definition of "insult" under Section 509 IPC to include written insults on digital platforms. The Court emphasized the need to adapt legal interpretations to modern technology, ensuring women’s dignity and privacy are protected online as well. This decision is a crucial step in addressing the challenges of the digital age and safeguarding women’s rights. #legalupdates #womensrights #bombayhighcourt #digitaljustice #onlineharassment

Is This HARASSMENT or Just Confusion? Find Out! Join us as we unravel a gripping narrative filled with confrontation, confusion, and legal debates over privacy rights. Watch as tensions rise between characters over accusations and threats of legal action on a public sidewalk! Don't miss this intense exploration of morality and accountability. #Confrontation #LegalDebate #PrivacyRights #Accusations #PublicSpace #Drama #SocialJustice #Tension #Morality #IntenseNarrative

The Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in R v Reimer, 2024 ONCA 519 offers important clarification on the admissibility of "sexual activity" evidence under section 276 of the Criminal Code. The court emphasized that such evidence is inadmissible only when it relies on the "twin myths"—that a complainant is more likely to consent or less credible based on their sexual history. In this case, sexualized text messages exchanged before the alleged incident were deemed relevant, not for their sexual nature but because they reflected the complainant's intentions. This distinction underscores the importance of context in evaluating evidence and highlights the nuanced relationship between evidence law and consent law. To learn more about this decision, visit: https://lnkd.in/gzqtWKSC