National Security As a Safe Haven for Privacy Violations; An Analysis of Telecommunications Interception in Uganda.

Abstract

The study primarily focuses on the fundamental and constitutional right to privacy with emphasis that the same is not an absolute right as per the general exemption clause provided for in Article 43 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (As Amended). The research further elaborates on the balance between privacy, other rights and public interest but with particular emphasis on national security as a limitation and justified violation of the right to privacy. In this regard, an examination of the extent to which the right to privacy in telecommunications has been observed in the execution of telecommunications interception; as a method used to promote and enhance national security is made.