Machine derived contents note: Introduction: privacy postponed; the American law; the international dimension. Part 1 Privacy and press freedom: freedom of speech; press freedom; the First Amendment; restrictions on reporting. Part 2 Privacy and the Common Law: breach of confidence; intentional infliction of emotional distress; defamation. Part 3 Privacy and the public interest: breach of confidence and the public interest; the American law; proposals for reform in England. Part 4 Media intrusion: the United States; England. Part 5 Remedies: trespass and nuisance; breach of confidence; other remedies; Part 6 The future