Which of the following actions by the media is not a violation of the usual rights of privacy for a private citizen?
A) Taping or photographing a person in their home or other private space
B) Sharing health records
C) Using a person's image or quote in a news story without consent
D) Disclosing information about religion, sexual activities, or personal activities
E) Using a person's image or name, without consent, in advertisements or endorsements

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Although it is generally considered ethical to obtain consent before using a person's image or quote in a news story, it is not necessarily a violation of privacy if the person is in a public place or a place where they have no reasonable expectation of privacy. However, taping or photographing a person in their home or other private space (A), sharing health records (B), disclosing information about religion, sexual activities, or personal activities (D), and using a person's image or name, without consent, in advertisements or endorsements (E) are all clear violations of privacy rights for a private citizen.

Which of the Following Actions by the Media Is Not