Byline: Scott D. Wiltsee; 1999-09-25; Central Michigan University;
Report: Legal and Scholarly Analysis and Commentary
Tags: privacy laws, undercover journalism
Article Links"In their pursuit of newsworthy stories, television journalists often invade theprivacy of their news subjects. When they enter private property or reveal private facts about individuals, reporters tread a fine line that may ultimately subject them to trespass and other privacy torts."
Description:Scott D. Wiltsee reveals the many legal concerns when going undercover to report a story.
Rights: Access to online material.