Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP/E) — Question 286

Which statement is correct when considering the right to privacy under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)?

Answer options

• A. The right to privacy is an absolute right
• B. The right to privacy has to be balanced against other rights under the ECHR
• C. The right to freedom of expression under Article 10 of the ECHR will always override the right to privacy
• D. The right to privacy protects the right to hold opinions and to receive and impart ideas without interference

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because the right to privacy is not absolute and must be considered alongside other rights outlined in the ECHR. Option A is incorrect as it suggests that the right to privacy cannot be limited, which is not true. Option C incorrectly states that the right to freedom of expression always overrides privacy, which is not the case; both rights can be balanced. Option D misrepresents the scope of the right to privacy, as it primarily focuses on personal privacy rather than the expression of ideas.