The constitutional prohibition of the use of hidden cameras in the context of so-called investigative journalism

  • Marta Gómez-de-Liaño-Fonseca-Herrero National University of Distance Education-UNED
Keywords: HIdden camera, Right to freedom of information, Privacy, Right to self-image, False consent, Deception, Public relevance of the information, Accuracy

Abstract

The use of hidden cameras in the field of journalism for the preparation of reports, called for investigation and have very different content, is a technique extremely detrimental to the fundamental rights to privacy and reputation. In January 2012, the Constitutional Court ruled for the first time on the serious impact that the use of secret recordings for journalistic purposes is in the personality rights.

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Published
2024-02-03
How to Cite
Gómez-de-Liaño-Fonseca-Herrero M. (2024). The constitutional prohibition of the use of hidden cameras in the context of so-called investigative journalism . Derecom. Derecho de la Comunicación y de Nuevas Tecnologías, 18, 1-17. https://revistas.ucm.es/index.php/DERE/article/view/94283
Issue
No. 18 (2014)
Section
Artículos de fondo

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