Invasion of Privacy

What are the four types of privacy torts?

1. False light

2. Appropriation

3. Intrusion

4. Disclosure

What is false light?

Defendant widely spreads facts about the plaintiff, which places plaintiff in a false light that would be offensive to a reasonable person?

What is appropriation?

defendant uses plaintiffs name or likeness in an unauthorized way to advertise a product

What is intrusion?

Defendant intentionally pries or intrudes into a private place in a way that would be offensive to a reasonable person

What is disclosure?

Defendant widely disseminates or publishes private information about the plaintiff that would be highly offensive to a reasonable person

What is the defense to invasion of privacy?

1. Consent is a defense to all privacy torts

2. Defamation privileges apply to false light and disclosure