Privacy in the paparazzi

1. PRIVACY IN THE
PAPARAZZI

2. • The aim of the paparazzi is to take pictures of anything that they could make money off for
selling them to newspapers, magazines and radio’s. A person's personal freedom ESPECIALLY
celebrity's often then are effected by this. Nowadays the media is full of information regarding
that celebs have been up to whether bad or good. Most of the time the stories you read or hear
are twisted, In February 2008 Katie Price aka Jordan and now ex husband Peter got accused
and went through a legal battle with the News Of The World over accusations that they were
bad parents. But really who’s to say who is a good and bad parent? Not paparazzi. "Anyone
who has kids can imagine how they would feel to be accused publicly of being bad parents,"
Price told reporters outside the court. She added: "We came here today to see that justice was
done and that our names were cleared.“. Katie and Peter are not the only parents that have
been accused by random men and women who are getting paid to exaggerate story's, Jada
Pinkett Smith (Will Smiths wife) took to Facebook to defend young celebrities, claiming that they
all needed to be entitled to more privacy as they do their best to grown up in the media
spotlight. A while after Mr Smith himself came to Justin’s rescue about the mistakes he's made,
may only start the rumour that Will needs some parenting lessons. These are just peoples opinions
NOT FACTS, Who has the right to say this about someone who is trying to help?
INTRODUCTION

3. THE CHILDREN
• When certain celebrities ask for their children not to be papped
their privacy should be respected. Yet, paparazzi still go ahead
and do it which causes certain problems within the media due to
celebrities saying their children are being harassed which on some
level is true… If they are young it’s not nice for them to have
millions of cameras flashing in their face. I strongly disagree with
children being papped.
• Halle Berry made a stand in court to testify against the paparazzi
photographing children saying: “There are no laws to protect our
children's privacy” and that they “shouldn’t be allowed to do this
without legal permission off a parent or guardian”. Due to Halle
and other celebrity mums, an anti-paparazzi law is being put
forward in LA where they live.

4. FALSE ACCUSATIONS
• Not one celebrity looks drop dead gorgeous at every minute and the
paparazzi tend to take advantage of them moments. If you’re just nipping
out and couldn’t be bothered getting ready or you’re hitting the gym or
you’re ill… No matter what the purpose, the paparazzi twist your looks and
reputation. For example, when you’re not looking your best, they could
make up that: you’re hungover or drunk, that you’re taking drugs or any
other twisted horrors that give you a bad reputation just to get people to
buy their magazines and newspapers. In my opinion it’s very sad that they
have to manipulate your looks and your personality and make you look
bad just to get money out of the public. Another thing that you’ll find with
this is that the paparazzi genuinely try to get more dirt on women than
men… This shows signs of sexism within the media.
• An example of a false accusation is Star Magazine accusing Bruce Jenner
of being transgender due to him having longer hair than usual and a bit of
‘manboob’ on a photograph. It shows that the media have a reputation for
bringing people down but also that not every celebrity takes a good
photograph all the time.
• Mila Kunis names paparazzi ‘bullies’ saying all they do is ‘print and spread
lies’.

5. CAR TRAUMAS
• Paparazzi should only be allowed within a certain distance of the
vehicle that a celebrity is getting out of or getting into. Yes their
jobs are to take photos but there’s a fine line between
photographing and harassing.
• Chris Brown crashed his Porsche trying to escape paparazzi on his
way to an event. He was driving down a road when two pap
vehicles cut him off and got out to take pictures of him so he tried
to back off down an alley and was then corned in by an
additional two pap vehicles. Chris says its their fault and his car
got damaged due to harassment. In my opinion this is clearly
unacceptable and shows the paparazzi go too far on terms of
stalking and tormenting, it should be illegal for them to drive
celebrities to distress and aggression just to get a few pictures.

6. SEX TAPES AND NAKED PICS
• What is it that makes paparazzi share inappropriate information, pictures and
videos about celebs? There are thousands of pictures of female and males
naked in places such as page 3 in ‘The Sun’, pornography, Zoo and FHM mag
that aren't celebs, so why is it that when its someone in the public eye it is all
over the media and frowned against? What people do in there own private
life should be kept between themselves, especially when It could effect
someone's life and family. TV star Kim Kardashian created this personal sex
tape of her and her partner at the time Ray J, Vivid Entertainment says the
tape has grossed $50 million since its release seven years ago. Kardashian
reportedly makes at least the same amount of Ray J, though her profits were
not published. Why was there so much hatred towards Kim when there are a
lot worst porn online that is easier to view. In my opinion when someone
decides to post a personal picture or video online that is up to them whether
its for publicity or for laugh, its when the pictures are leaked or taken without
permission that it begins to cause a problem in the media. Kate Middleton
was papped on holiday without knowing whilst sunbathing topless. The man
who took the photos hasn’t been named but it was first to publish 13 intimate
images of Kate and William in the French Closer mag. The man who sold the
photos on made on average $100,000 and got a fine of $35,000.

7. LAWS
• As a member of the European Convention on
Human Rights, the United Kingdom adheres
to Article 8 ECHR, which guarantees a "right to
respect for privacy and family life“
• Whilst there is no strict legal definition of 'stalking',
section 2A (3) of the PHA 1997 sets out examples of
acts or omissions which, in particular circumstances,
are ones associated with stalking. For example,
following a person, watching or spying on them or
forcing contact with the victim through any means,
including social media.