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Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)

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Regulations regarding the Code of Conduct for Broadcasting Service Licensees

14. Privacy, Dignity and Reputation

 

1) Broadcasting service licensees must exercise exceptional care and consideration in matters involving the privacy, dignity and reputation of individuals, bearing in mind that the said rights may be overridden by a legitimate public interest.

 

2) In the protection of privacy, dignity and reputation special weight must be afforded to South African cultural customs concerning the privacy and dignity of people who are bereaved and their respect for those who have passed away

 

3) In the protection of privacy, dignity and reputation special weight must be afforded to the privacy, dignity and reputation of children, the aged and the physically and mentally disabled.