Privacy Rights

While the U.S. Constitution does not specifically include a right to privacy, some aspects of privacy are included in the Bill of Rights. Among these rights are the right to be protected from unreasonable search and seizure, the right not to incriminate yourself in a trial, and the right to be free from invasion of privacy.

With the growth of electronic surveillance and the Internet, privacy issues abound. Subjects of recent court cases include video surveillance in public places, monitoring of cell phone calls, identity theft, location tracking, wiretapping, preventing telemarketing calls, and medical-records confidentiality. If you are concerned that your privacy has been invaded, or if you are accused of invading someone else's privacy, a privacy law attorney can help you understand your options and decide what actions to take.