Do celebrities deserve privacy?

Benjamin Siu, 15

St Joseph's College

Privacy is a basic right of all individuals, including celebrities.

There was public outrage when a magazine published semi-nude pictures of Twins singer Gillian Chung Yan-tung at a concert in Malaysia. Chung was very upset and called on publishers to respect her right to privacy. Other showbiz personalities joined the debate and staged a protest in support of the singer.

Although celebrities are public figures, they, too, have feelings, and need privacy.

With the press as it is now, celebrities answering the call of nature could find themselves on the cover of a tabloid.