Privacy Invasion
/ˈpraɪvəsi ɪnˈveɪʒən/
Definitions
- (n.) The unlawful or unauthorized intrusion into an individual's private life or personal information, typically infringing on rights to privacy protected by law.
The court awarded damages for privacy invasion after the unauthorized disclosure of confidential medical records.
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Commentary
Privacy invasion claims often require proving both an intrusion and a reasonable expectation of privacy; drafting should specify the nature of intrusion and applicable jurisdictional standards.
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