Czech tabloid photography and the privacy law

This thesis represents an analysis of the Czech tabloid photography in its most extreme form in relation to the legal framework of the Czech Republic. It covers legal aspects of the tabloid photography both in its theory as well as practice. This thesis therefore includes not only detailed analysis of the legal boundaries but also five case studies. These case studies should illustrate Czech tabloid photography in its most extreme form and bring to attention the ethically problematic decisions of the tabloid press to publish photos of naked celebrities. The case studies of three former top politicians - Mirek Topolanek, Petra Buzkova and Miroslav Macek - and actress Jirina Bohdalova as well as singer Iveta Bartosova would lead one to the conclusion that Czech tabloid photojournalism has had serious problems operating within the ethical boundaries. Those have been broken despite the law as well as the professional code of conduct. The findings indicate the shift in understanding of what is and is not ethical and that this is facilitated by increasing tabloid market share. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org