A responsabilidade civil das afiliadas de televisão por violação de direito à honra e a imagem em programas jornalísticos

Abstract

There is no doubt about the importance of means of communication for modern society, being in our country the greatest medium. Thus, due to its popularity, the content conveyed by this medium is a strong source influencing the behavior and opinion of the Brazilian people, and it is necessary to be concerned about the material transmitted daily, when this, in some way, could harm any fundamental right of others. Through this reflection, this paper aims to clarify and raise discussion about the Civil Responsibility of television affiliates, their employees and network heads (broadcasting) about the content produced and displayed by programs of a journalistic nature, when they are supposed to harm rights fundamental to the honor and image of others. In addition, the present work intends to criticize moments in which fundamental rights are opposed, such as freedom of the press, personality rights and freedom of expression. To this end, bibliographical, doctrinal and jurisprudential research will be used, to reach a majority understanding on the subject and a solution aimed at balancing individual and diffuse rights.