When Artistic Freedom Violates Somebody’s Privacy
It can be quite an honour to be included in a literary work – but it may also be a demeaning experience. A new PhD thesis from the University of Gothenburg explores the clash that may arise between artistic freedom and people’s right to protect their privacy and reputation. After analysing 14 works of literature and the subsequent court cases, the author concludes for example that courts should be able to consult literature experts.Nathalie Hauksson-Tresch already holds a PhD in law and is now working on a second doctorate, this time in French. The new PhD thesis combines the two research