Information Note on the Court’s case-law 226

February 2019

I.V.Èš. v. Romania (communicated case) - 35582/15

Article 8

Article 8-1

Respect for private life

Interview with minor broadcast without prior parental consent: communicated

The applicant’s minor daughter gave an interview with a TV channel without prior parental consent. The applicant brought civil proceedings against the TV channel, contending that, as a result of the statements made, her daughter had been mistreated and oppressed by her teachers and colleagues. The claim was dismissed, the domestic courts holding that in the absence of negligence the TV station could not be held liable for tort.

The applicant complains that her minor daughter was interviewed without prior parental consent and that no appropriate measures to protect her identity and privacy, such as facial and voice distortion, were taken.

Communicated under Article 8 of the Convention.

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