In this paper it is explained in more detail which are the rights of the individual and when their violation occurs, the concept of non-pecuniary damage is also explained, as well as the ways of repairing the damage, including non – pecuniary compensation. The Civil Obligations Act and the Constitution of the Republic of Croatia, which prescribe the rights of the individual, are cited.The first part of the paper deals with, liability for damages is explained, the concept of damage, types of damage and the primary emphasis in this paper is non-pecuniary damage. It is explained when there is compensation for non-pecuniary damage and cases of liability for non-pecuniary damage. The rights of personality, subjects and objects of personality rights, their characteristics and personality rights according to the Law on Obligations are listed.The means of civil protection in case of violation of the right to personality are listed. Liability for damage is explained as well as the concept and purpose of non – pecuniary compensation. It is concluded that the purpose of non – pecuniary compensation is not only to repair the damage, but also to deter that or other responsible for damage from similar behaviors in the future. Non – pecuniary compensation represents personal satisfaction. Regarding the ways of repairing the damage, the monetary satisfaction is also briefly explained. This topic is followed by the Media Act and its general principles. The right to correction and response to information published in the media, the right to publish an apology and the publication of a final judgmentin the media were explained. At the end of the paper, examples of violation of the right to personality are presented and the damage is corrected by non – pecuniary compensation, which consists in publishing a correction of incorrect information or an apology is made. For more interesting information, non – pecuniary compensation according to the Criminal Procedure Code of Bosnia and Herzegovina is described.