Four distinct torts protecting personal privacy interests: (1) intrusion upon seclusion, (2) public disclosure of private facts, (3) false light, and (4) appropriation of name or likeness. Each protects different aspects of privacy and has distinct elements.
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Intrusion Upon Seclusion — Invasion of privacy by intentionally intruding on plaintiff's solitude or private affairs in manner highly offensive to reasonable…
Public Disclosure of Private Facts — Invasion of privacy by publicly disclosing true private facts that are highly offensive and not of legitimate public…
False Light — Invasion of privacy by publicly portraying person in false light that would be highly offensive to reasonable person.…
Defamation — False statement of fact about plaintiff published to third party that damages plaintiff's reputation. Two forms: libel (written)…
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