Respect in Recognition and Protection of Privacy in the Field of Communications

There are many bases in the field of communication as well as other fields on which privacy may be protected and the responsibility stemmed from violating it is introduced. No one of them is, however, so covering that under which privacy may be justified and protected; thus, a basis should be searched which covers all aspects of privacy and, in a global orientation, cover principles spoken of in the comparative law as well. The rule of respect seems to be the most covering principle which may realize the above objectives; for, both material and spiritual dimensions of privacy are covered by such a principle. Thus, a view which seeks to justify privacy in the form of ownership of privacy corresponds to a part of the above rule which is to protect financial aspects and the ideas of those who put emphasize on human dignity correspond to another part of the rule which emphasizes respect to spiritual aspects and persons reputation.