I-Introduction
Right to privacy is a right legislation t hat is supported, derived and protected by the law. It was promulgated under the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment Provisions of the constitution, which is concerned with certain parts of privacy. However, these rights are not supported by the constitution of the United States (Linder, 2012).
II- Methodology
A survey was conducted to obtain viewpoints from _____students on right to privacy. Fifteen students responded to a 10-question survey that is included with this report. The questions were devised to ascertain if the students felt the student right to privacy is being protected by the government. The survey sample was a convenience sample. A journal article by Lawrence R, Caruso, a renowned expert in the field of classroom management, provided background regarding this issue. Further research was also conducted utilizing one online database.
Based on the research, the findings and data were then analyzed and discussed to address the research question. As a result of this study, recommendations are made in the conclusion of this report. The primary limitations to this study were time constraints and the small sample size.
III- Results
Based on article in the database source entitled “The right to privacy- Harvard law” the article identified the necessity in protecting the privacy of individuals stemming from the fact that life has become more intense and complex occasioned by civilization advancing at a rapid pace. It also adduced to the fact that modern inventions have caused invasion on the privacy of individuals, which potentially subjects the individual to mental pain and distress, which was quantified as more extensive than any harm inflicted by bodily injury.
Based on article in the internet source entitled “The right to privacy” was summarized that although the constitution of the United States does not contain direct pronouncement on privacy, the first amendment contains an aspect on the privacy of beliefs. The third amendment also contains the privacy of homes and the fourth amendment, which prohibits unreasonable searches. The Fifth Amendment also protects the privacy of individual information.
IV - Discussion of Results
The results from the database source prove the hypothesis the right to privacy of an individual must be protected. The right to privacy was compared to the right not to be beaten or assaulted, the right not to be prosecuted maliciously, the right not to be imprisoned or the tight not to be defamed. All these above rights were adjudged to have the quality of being possessed, which gives rise to the right of property.
The results from the internet source prove the hypothesis that there is indeed a right to privacy in the constitution. The Supreme Court, over time, has interpreted the fourth amendment to mean that there is a guarantee to a broad right of privacy. The items fovored by this amendment include decisions about procreation, child rearing, marriage and termination of medical treatment. Opinion polls also show a support of the American population for this interpretation.
V - Conclusion / Recommendation
After forming the hypothesis that the right of privacy and using the required methodology results and discussing them. This hypothesis has been proven and valid. Therefore, this researcher recommends that.
-all the statues which pertain to the right to privacy in the constitution should be unified into one single law
-the research should be conducted with a larger sample population to make the result more widely acceptable
--the public should be sensitized on the extent to which the law protects guarantees their right to privacy so that they do not have unrealistic expectations when their privacy is violated and they are seeking redress.
VI - Please Make 10 questions for the survey.
Do you know of any law on privacy? (yes/No)
Do you think the present laws on privacy adequately protect individuals against intrusion? (Yes/No)
Do you think the law on privacy is sufficient to deter violators? (Yes/No)
Do you think the law on privacy needs to be changed? (Yes/No)
Has your privacy ever been invaded by an outsider (Yes/No)
Did you seek redress from the authorities? (Yes/No)
Was the violator convicted of the offence? (Yes/No)
Were you satisfied with the conviction? (Yes/No)
Do you know anyone whose privacy was violated? (yes/No)
Did the person seek redress from the authorities? (Yes/No)
Was the person satisfied with the conviction? (Yes/No)
VII –abstract
Right to privacy is a legislation supported, derived and protected by law. This research investigates the effect of Right to privacy on the learning environment in the classroom. A literature search of database and online electronic source was done. A survey was also carried out. Fifteen students were selected by convenience sampling and they responded to the 10-item questionnaire.
The literature search shows that although there is not a unified law that addresses the issue of privacy as a right in the constitution, several aspects of the constitution takes care of different aspects of the right to privacy. This fact has been confirmed by the Supreme Court, ruling, at different times that the constitution indeed takes care of the right to privacy of individuals.
The findings of the research and recommendations are presented. The researcher recommends that all the aspects of the constitution that takes care of privacy should be unified into a single law. The sample size should also be increased to provide a more representative result.
