Invasion of Right to Privacy

Question 1

4 Separate Things

Answer 1

(1) Appropriation
(2) Intrusion
(3) False Light
(4) Public Disclosure of Private Facts

Question 2

Appropriation

Answer 2

Use of π’s name or picture for commercial advantage w/out permission (LeBron)

Limitation: π’s likeness must be used for advertising, promotional, labeling purposes

Question 3

Intrusion

Answer 3

Interference w/a π’s seclusion in a way that would be highly offensive to a RP

Limitation: π must be in a place where she has an expectation of privacy (remember fall back position of IIED)

Question 4

False Light

Answer 4

Widespread dissemination of info that is in some way inaccurate and that would be highly offensive to a RP (not quite defamation)

Question 5

Public Disclosure of Private Facts

Answer 5

Widespread dissemination of factually accurate info that would normally be confidential, & the disclosure of which would be highly offensive to a RP

Newsworthy disclosures are NOT actionable

Question 6

Defenses

Answer 6

Consent

Absolute & Qualified Privileges = Apply ONLY to: False Light & Public Disclosure