Exam CIPP-A topic 1 question 83 discussion

THE LAW REFORM COMMISSION OF HONG KONG - CIVIL LIABILITY FOR INVASION OF PRIVACY- Chapter 7 Unwarranted publicity given to an individual’s private life Individual privacy may be invaded by unwarranted publicity given to facts concerning an individual’s private life. Giving publicity to intimate information about an individual without his consent can prejudice his ability to maintain social relationships and pursue his career. For instance, publishing the fact that a woman is mentally retarded, a lesbian, a prostitute, a drug addict, a transsexual, illegitimate, a patient receiving treatment for breast cancer, or an attendant in a nightclub may make it difficult for her to maintain a normal relationship with her acquaintances and family members. Thus, an individual may not want others know that he is a prodigy, a subscriber to a philanthropic society, or a wealthy person. Individuals who are grief-stricken and public figures who have suffered a setback are particularly vulnerable to mental distress caused by unwanted publicity.

Yes, B. https://www.hkreform.gov.hk/en/publications/rprivacy.htm