Privacy Tort
/ˈprɪvəsi tɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A civil wrong recognizing the invasion of an individual's right to privacy, including several specific torts such as intrusion upon seclusion, public disclosure of private facts, false light, and appropriation of name or likeness.
The plaintiff sued for a privacy tort after their personal information was disclosed without consent.
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Commentary
Privacy torts often involve balancing individual privacy rights against freedom of expression; clear statutory definitions may vary by jurisdiction.
This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.