Remedies for Breach of Privacy

The book explores the development of privacy remedies in common law jurisdictions over the past 15 years, including high-profile litigation concerning phone hacking, covert filming, and release of personal information. It provides a comprehensive analysis of these developments from a comparative perspective and offers solutions to issues that arise as higher courts forge this remedial jurisprudence. Contributions by academics, practitioners, and judges from Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, and the United States offer authoritative insights into the legal disciplines implicated by privacy remedies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 472 pages
Publication date: 25 February 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Over the past 15 years, privacy actions have gained recognition at common law or in equity across various common law jurisdictions, accompanied by the proliferation of statutory privacy protections. As a result, apex courts are increasingly being tasked with defining the legal framework governing remedies, particularly in high-profile cases involving phone hacking, covert filming, and the unauthorized release of personal information. Despite the practical significance of these courts' approach to damages, injunctions, and other remedies for privacy breaches, there has been limited scholarly attention devoted to this topic.

In response to this gap, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of these developments from a comparative perspective. It delves into the issues arising as higher courts shape this remedial jurisprudence and practitioners seek guidance in navigating the evolving landscape of privacy remedies. Notably, the essays in this book are valuable not only for their insights into remedies but also for their focus on the nature of the new privacy actions. They provide deep insights into substantive law, contributing to a better understanding of the legal challenges and opportunities associated with privacy protection.

The book brings together contributions from esteemed academics, practitioners, and judges from Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, and the United States. These experts are well-versed in the legal disciplines implicated by privacy remedies, encompassing torts, equity, public law, and conflict of laws. By combining their perspectives, the book offers authoritative insights into this cutting-edge topic. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand and address the emerging issues surrounding privacy remedies.

In conclusion, this book is a crucial contribution to the field of privacy law. By examining the developments in remedies, injunctions, and other privacy-related remedies from a comparative perspective, it provides valuable insights and solutions for practitioners, scholars, and policymakers alike. It is an essential read for those seeking to navigate the complex terrain of privacy protection in the modern world.

Weight: 724g
Dimension: 156 x 236 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509943890