CIVIL PROTECTION OF SECRET OF PRIVATE LIFE: MAIN ISSUES

Abstract

The article notes the relevance of issues of civil law protection of the privacy of a citizen. The legal nature of the concepts "private life", "privacy", "inviolability of private life" is revealed. At the same time, private life is considered as the sphere of realization of the private interest of a citizen. The main types of violations of privacy and the problems of civil protection have been identified. In particular, it substantiates the inconsistency of using such criteria as "state interest" and "public interest" when disclosing information about the secret of a citizen's private life. The judicial practice is analyzed, recommendations on amendments to the legislation are given. The issues arising in the implementation of the rules on the secrecy of private life in contractual legal relationships are considered. Possible negative consequences of the conclusion of an agreement on the disclosure of information related to the secret of private life in contracts with the participation of a weak party are noted.