Right to Privacy

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This sub-indicator assesses the extent to which freedom from arbitrary interference with privacy is effectively guaranteed. This is based on the following criteria: the extent to which government agents are likely to intercept (wiretap) private telephone or electronic communications of regular citizens, or political opponents without judicial authorisation; a political dissident is likely to be taken from their home to a detention centre without any warrant of arrest; a political dissident is likely to have their house searched by the police without a warrant.

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Top 10 countries

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Bottom 10 countries

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Most improved countries

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('12-'21)

Most deteriorated countries

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('12-'21)
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