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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Australian rape judgement 'creates privacy law'

A rape victim in Australia has won $234,000 (£96,000) in compensation after the ABC revealed her name in a radio broadcast. The woman sued the company and two of its journalists, claiming breach of privacy, negligence and breach of statutory duty. In upholding her claims, the judge said she recognised that, in so doing, she was creating a privacy law. It is therefore thought the ruling could open the door to more breach-of-privacy actions. (Via The Australian)

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