Invasion Of Privacy

Question 0

Appropriation of identity or likeness

Answer 0

Unauthorized use of a persons ID or likeness for commercial advantage.
No violation if news takes your photo in the public place.

Question 1

Invasion of privacy

Answer 1

D unreasonably intrudes upon Ps seclusion.
Includes non physical intrusion.
Must be highly objectionable to a reasonable person.

Question 2

Public disclosure of private facts

Answer 2

Unreasonable disclosure
Highly offensive to reasonable person.
Matter P holds private, not of public concern.
Communication to public. TP not sufficient.
* exception if the matter is newsworthy.
Private matters contained in public records are absolutely privileged.

Question 3

Portrayal in a false light

Answer 3

Publish matters that attribute views to P that he does not have or actions that he did not take.
Reasonable person would find it highly offensive. (Less than defamation. )
Publish to substantial number if people.
* not recognized in FL.
* if matter is public concern, must prove NYT malice.

Question 4

Invasion of privacy defenses

Answer 4

1. Truth: complete defense to false light. No defense at all to intrusion or appropriation.
2. Consent
3. Privilege.