The future of privacy in law enforcement: the United Kingdom's experience.(Perspective) From: The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin | Date: September 1, 2004| Author: Beckley, Alan | COPYRIGHT 2004 Federal Bureau of Investigation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Personal privacy often is pervaded by well-meaning reasons of security or freedom of the press. Since 2000, the United Kingdom has been governed by the rights-based law of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). (1) Specifically, public authorities must not infringe on the rights of citizens without legitimate cause. (2) Will more invasions of personal privacy occur? Will a higher level of privacy exist for those who can afford it? Has a gradual and imperceptible erosion of civi...