Invasion of Privacy - Defenses

Question 1

Newsworthiness

Answer 1

if the public has a reason to be interested in the fact, then there is no cause of action against the media for public disclosure of private facts

Question 2

Consent

Answer 2

consent that is expressed by words, conduct, or a universally accepted symbol of yes

Question 3

Public Figure

Answer 3

there is no invasion of privacy claim for a public figure because the public has a vital interest in his conduct

Question 4

Privilege to report a judicial opinion

Answer 4

it is not a defamation or invasion of privacy if a judicial opinion is reported or republished because judicial opinions are on the public record