Legal Definitions - integrity right

Definition: Integrity right is a legal term that refers to the right of authors and artists to prevent any changes to their creative works without their permission. This right is recognized in civil-law countries, including much of Europe, but is not widely available in the United States. It is one of the moral rights of artists.

Example: A painter creates a beautiful painting and displays it in a gallery. The gallery owner decides to add some extra colors to the painting without the painter's permission. This would be a violation of the painter's integrity right.

Explanation: The example illustrates how an artist's integrity right can be violated when someone makes changes to their work without their permission. In this case, the painter has the right to insist that their painting not be changed without their authorization.