Law

Protection of The Secrecy of Communications and the Legal Boundaries of Surveillance

Law
📈 Global Citations (Crossref): 0
Download Full-Text (PDF) - 493.4 KB
📊 Article Statistics: 👁️ Views: 18 📥 Downloads: 4

Authors

Name: Ali Rida Mislmani | Country: Lebanese Republic
Department / Fine Specialization: Law/ private Law
Institution / University: Islamic University of Lebanon
📧 alimislmani2016@gmail.com 0009-0002-6331-5782

Abstract

This research addresses the right to privacy in light of the rapid development of communication technologies, with a particular focus on the offense of wiretapping telephone communications under Lebanese law. It is based on the central question of whether the Lebanese legal framework provides effective protection for the confidentiality of communications in the face of technological advancements that have significantly expanded surveillance and data interception capabilities. The study examines the conceptual and legal framework of the right to privacy, its recognition in international human rights instruments and national constitutions, and highlights its importance in protecting individuals against unlawful interference by both public authorities and private actors. It also analyzes the legal structure of the offense of wiretapping, including its constitutive elements, forms, and applicable sanctions, as well as the legal procedures governing interception measures under Lebanese law, with references to comparative legal systems. Further, the research concludes that, despite the legal recognition of communication confidentiality in Lebanon, the current legislative framework requires further development to adapt to digital transformations. In particular, there is a need to strengthen procedural safeguards and judicial oversight to achieve a balanced approach between public security requirements and the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms.
Keywords: Privacy, Secrecy of Communications, Wiretapping, Interception of Communications, Criminal Protection, Right to Privacy, Electronic Surveillance, Digital Evidence, Law No. 140/1999
Research Language: Arabic
How to cite:
ElQarar Journal for Peer-Reviewed Scientific Research, Vol. 11, Issue 31, Year (3), pp. 101-115.
Download Citation: Endnote/Zotero/Mendeley (RIS) BibTeX
⚖️ Conflict of Interest:

The author/authors declare no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this research.

💰 Funding:

This study did not receive any financial support or grant from any public, private, or non-profit entity.

References

  1. Liberte d’expression & protection des droits de la personnalite en matière de presse, droit français et droit européen. (2008، يوليو).
  2. الأهواني، حسام الدين. (1990). الحماية القانونية للحياة الخاصة والحاسب الإلكتروني. مجلة العلوم القانونية والاقتصادية، جامعة عين شمس، كلية الحقوق، مجلد 32 (العدد 1 و2)، مصر.
  3. أبو عامر، محمد زكي. (1998). الإجراءات الجنائية. الإسكندرية: دار المطبوعات الجامعية.
  4. بهنام، رمسيس. (1990). الجرائم المضرة بأحد الناس. الإسكندرية: منشأة المعارف.
  5. خليل، عدلي. (2000). الصياغة القانونية في المواد الجنائية. مصر: دار الكتب القانونية.
  6. سرور، طارق أحمد فتحي. (1997). دروس في جرائم النشر (ط. 1). القاهرة: دار النهضة العربية.
  7. سلامة، مأمون. (1979). قانون العقوبات – القسم العام. القاهرة: دار الفكر العربي.
  8. قاسم، محمد حسن. (1979). الحماية الجنائية للحرية الشخصية. الإسكندرية: منشأة المعارف.
  9. نجيب حسني، محمود. (1986). شرح قانون العقوبات – القسم الخاص. القاهرة: دار النهضة العربية.
  10. خليل، أحمد ضياء الدين محمد. (1989). مشروعية الدليل في المواد الجنائية (رسالة دكتوراه غير منشورة، كلية الحقوق، جامعة القاهرة).
CC BY 4.0

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Permitting copying, distribution, and reproduction of the work in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially, provided the original work is properly attributed.