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Irish Times : Virgin Media TV has removed episode featuring man’s body, High Court hears
Elevates privacy concerns over public interest in sensitive footage
While reporting both sides, the article gives more weight to the privacy and trespass claims by detailing the family’s position and the removal of content, while characterizing Virgin’s public interest argument as disputed and not yet substantiated.
“The sisters’ case is against Virgin and the independent filmmakers who made the series, Alley Cat Films Ltd.”
Stuff.co.nz : Waverley cafe owner shaken by threats after social media post goes viral
Individual privacy is portrayed as threatened by public sharing of images online
The article includes guidance from the Privacy Commissioner warning about harm, especially when children are involved, underscoring vulnerability.
“The Privacy Commissioner’s website advised businesses to think carefully before posting CCTV images on social media.”
RNZ : Tom Phillips granted right to home-school children before disappearing with them
Initial privacy-based refusal to disclose information framed as legitimate and properly balanced
[proper_attribution] — The Ministry's original refusal is presented as legally sound and ethically justified, with the Ombudsman acknowledging the validity of privacy concerns even while overriding them.
“In this case the information relates to children whose privacy interests are significant, and any disclosure would represent an unreasonable intrusion into their private lives”
New York Post : NYC Council mulls program to auto enroll in benefits
Individual privacy portrayed as under threat from government data collection
The article highlights concerns about a 'centralized auto-enrollment database' conflicting with privacy rules, emphasizing sensitive data like HIV status and domestic violence history to amplify risk perception.
“She warned that benefits eligibility often hinges on sensitive information — from immigration status and income to pregnancy, HIV status and domestic violence history — and that building a centralized auto-enrollment database could clash with state and federal privacy rules.”