Developments in the law relating to privacy have been spurred by which of the following things?
Please select all that apply.

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A) Reinterpretation of the requirements of breach of confidence: Breach of confidence has traditionally been used as the legal basis for privacy claims in the UK. However, in recent years, there has been a reinterpretation of the requirements for establishing a breach of confidence, making it easier for individuals to bring privacy claims.

B) The passage of the Human Rights Act: The Human Rights Act incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) into UK law. Article 8 of the ECHR provides for the right to respect for private and family life, home and correspondence. The Act has enabled individuals to bring claims based directly on their right to privacy.

C) European jurisprudence: The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has played a significant role in the development of privacy law in the UK. The ECtHR has made a number of landmark judgments on privacy issues, which have influenced the courts in the UK.

D) The Independent Press Standards Organisation (formerly the Press Complaints Commission) Code of Practice: While the Code of Practice sets out standards for the press in relation to privacy, it has been less influential in the development of privacy law than the other factors listed.

Developments in the Law Relating to Privacy Have Been Spurred