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Invasion of privacy: Reporter's privacy checklist

Consent from the subject

• Is the subject an adult?
• If not, do you have parental consent?
• Is the person mentally or emotionally disabled and unable to give consent? Have you obtained valid consent from a guardian or other responsible party?
• Has that consent been revoked?
• Is the subject currently a private or public figure? Has the person's status changed over time?

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