What is the basic legal principle regarding privacy?

• A. People have a right to their own privacy which should not be invaded or compromised.
• B. Privacy can be ignored in public spaces.
• C. Privacy applies only to celebrities.
• D. Privacy is not protected by law.

Answer: (A)

Privacy is a fundamental right recognised by law. The basic idea is that people have a right to control information about themselves and to be protected from unwarranted intrusion into their private life. In practical terms, intrusions into privacy—whether through surveillance, data collection, or sharing personal details—should only happen if there’s a legitimate reason and the intrusion is proportionate, often requiring consent or a legal justification. That’s why stating that people have a right to privacy which should not be invaded or compromised is the best answer. The other ideas aren’t accurate: privacy isn’t ignored in public spaces, it isn’t limited to celebrities, and privacy is indeed protected by law.