Privacy Torts

Question 1

What is False Light Privacy?

Answer 1

• False Light Privacy:
  
  1. Publication of facts placing P in false light in public eye
  2. False light are facts that would be highly offense to a RP
  3. Malice IF the matter is a matter of public interest.
• 1.

Question 2

Privacy Torts

(FALSE PIC)

What is Public Disclosure Of Private Facts?

Answer 2

Privacy Torts

(FALSE PIC)

• P-Public Disclosure of Private True Facts: Disclosure of true facts that 1) would be highly offensive to a reasonable person and 2) is not newsworthy

Question 3

Privacy Torts (FALSE PIC)

What is Intrustion into Seclusion?

Answer 3

• I-Intrusion Into Seclusion: Δ intentionally interferes with Π’s zone of privacy in a manner offensive to a reasonable person (for example, eavesdropping, wiretapping, stalking)

Question 4

Privacy Tort–False PIC

What is Commercial Appropriation?

Answer 4

• C-Commercial Appropriation/Misappropriation: Unauthorized (no permission or negligent in verifying) use of Π’s likeness or name for Δ’s commercial purpose. Π only needs to be depicted not identified.

Question 5

What are the defenses to Privacy Torts?

Answer 5

Defenses to Privacy Tort

1. Privilege (absolute or qualified)
2. Consent
3. What Privacy Torts does a Public Concern defeat (i.e. is a good defense to)? Public concern only defeats/is only a good defense to Public Disclosure of Private Facts and Commercial Appropriation).