Privacy Violation Claims relate to the protection of the fundamental right to privacy. This area of law covers intrusion into private space, illegal recording and dissemination of private correspondence or conversations, disclosure of medical or financial secrets, and illegal processing of personal data. Modern technology has made surveillance and information gathering easier, increasing risks. Privacy violation can be both a criminal offense (infringement of private life secrecy) and a subject of civil liability. Victims have the right to demand not only the cessation of illegal actions and destruction of information but also substantial compensation for moral damages, as the exposure of private life causes severe psychological trauma.
What does the Privacy Violation Claims service cover?
The service ensures client protection from illegal use of personal information:
- Stopping Illegal Surveillance: Legal response to hidden video/audio recording, use of GPS trackers, or hacking into computer systems.
- Data Breach Disputes: Filing lawsuits against companies if they allowed your personal data (passport, bank card) to be exposed.
- Protection of Private Correspondence: Fighting against the illegal publication of private messages from WhatsApp, Facebook, or email.
- Medical Secrecy: Disputes against clinics or doctors for disclosing health information.
- Moral Damages Compensation: Seeking compensation in court for the violation of privacy rights.
Common Scenarios and Needs
Violations are common in these situations: Divorce Proceedings: A spouse illegally obtains the other's correspondence to prove infidelity (which is inadmissible evidence in court). Workplace Monitoring: An employer reads an employee's private emails or listens to conversations without warning. Neighborhood Disputes: A neighbor installs a camera filming your door or window. Debt Collector Misconduct: Collectors call family members or colleagues and reveal details about your debts.
Georgian Legislation and Regulations
Privacy is protected by Article 15 of the Constitution of Georgia. The Criminal Code (Articles 157-159) imposes criminal liability for infringing on the secrecy of private life, which includes illegal recording and dissemination. The Law on Personal Data Protection regulates data processing by organizations. The Civil Code provides grounds for claiming damages. It is important to know that recording someone else's private conversation without their consent is a crime, with rare exceptions (e.g., exposing a crime).
Step-by-Step Process
The process depends on the nature of the violation. If there are signs of a criminal offense (e.g., hidden recording), the lawyer applies to the prosecutor's office to start an investigation. If the case involves improper data processing by an organization, a complaint is filed with the Personal Data Protection Service, which can fine the violator. Concurrently, a civil lawsuit can be filed for moral damages. The lawyer ensures that illegally obtained information is removed from the public domain.
Why Legal.ge?
Privacy is part of human dignity. Legal.ge connects you with lawyers who know how to use the full force of the law to protect your private space. We will help you stop surveillance and receive compensation for the stress caused. Protect your private secrets with Legal.ge.
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