Communication Privacy
/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən ˈprɪvəsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal right or obligation to keep communications confidential and protected from unauthorized access or disclosure.
The court upheld the defendant's claim to communication privacy under the Fourth Amendment.
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- communication privacy
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Commentary
Typically involves protections against interception, surveillance, or unauthorized disclosure of private communications; important to specify the legal context (e.g., electronic vs. in-person communications).
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