Right to Privacy
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The Constitution does not specifically state a right to privacy but the courts recognise that the personal rights in the constitution imply the right to privacy.
For example, your private written communications and telephone conversations cannot be deliberately, consciously and unjustifiably interfered with. However, your right to privacy may be limited or restricted by legislation in the interests of the common good, public order and morality.
Page updated: 19 March 2008
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Related Documents
- Fundamental Rights under the Irish Constitution
The Irish Constitution recognises and declares that you have certain fundamental personal rights. These rights are natural human rights - they come from being human and are confirmed and protected by the Constitution. - Rights of the family
Families in Ireland have certain rights and privileges that are set down by Bunreacht na hÉireann (the Irish Constitution). Find out more. - Unlawfully obtained evidence
Evidence that is obtained in deliberate and conscious breach of your constitutional rights is inadmissable in courts in Ireland.
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