Explore the legal terms and concepts related to Invasion of Privacy. Click on any term below to learn more about its definition and applications.
In assessing invasion of privacy, what is appropriation?
Appropriation is the unauthorized use of a plaintiff's picture or name for the defendant's commercia...
In assessing invasion of privacy, what is false light?
False light occurs when a defendant attributes to a plaintiff—via publication—either a view that the...
In assessing invasion of privacy, when may a court impose punishment on the press for a publication?
Where the press publishes truthful information that it lawfully obtained, courts may impose civil or...
In assessing invasion of privacy, what is public disclosure of private fact (PDPF)?
PDPF involves the public disclosure of private information in a way that is highly offensive and obj...
In assessing invasion of privacy, what is intrusion upon seclusion?
Intrusion upon seclusion is the unreasonable and serious interference with another's interest in not...
What 4 torts are fall under invasion of privacy?
Invasion of Privacy includes 4 torts: (1) Intrusion Upon Seclusion (2) Public Disclosure of a Priva...
