The Right to Privacy (Samuel D. Warren and Louis D. Brandeis)

The Right to Privacy, articulated by Samuel D. Warren and Louis D. Brandeis in their 1890 Harvard Law Review article, argues that individuals have a fundamental right to be left alone and protect their personal information from intrusion. They emphasized that privacy is essential for personal dignity and autonomy, particularly in a rapidly changing society influenced by technology. Their work laid the groundwork for modern privacy laws, highlighting the need to balance individual rights with societal interests, asserting that the right to privacy is crucial for both personal freedom and democratic governance.