The use of drones and hidden cameras in investigative journalism: reinforcing democracy or violating privacy rights?

Investigative journalism has an important role in modern democracies. The use of drones and hidden cameras/microphones is inherent to this type of journalism and has disrupted the way news content is produced. Journalistic activity should be transparent by default; however, these so-called “clandestine” or “surreptitious” methods are essential to provide society with public interest information […]