This article was co-authored by Clinton M. Sandvick, JD, PhD. Clinton M. Sandvick worked as a civil litigator in California for over 7 years. He received his JD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1998 and his PhD in American History from the University of Oregon in 2013.
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You have a legal right to be left alone.[1] When someone violates your right to privacy, you have a legal claim. To make that claim, you need to gather evidence of the invasion and notify the defendant to cease and desist his or her behavior. If you want to take the next step and sue, then you should meet with a lawyer, who can advise you on your legal rights.
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- ↑ https://www.findlaw.com/injury/torts-and-personal-injuries/invasion-of-privacy-damages-and-recovery.html
- ↑ https://www.rcfp.org/photographers-guide-privacy/primer-invasion-privacy
- ↑ https://www.findlaw.com/injury/torts-and-personal-injuries/invasion-of-privacy.html
- ↑ https://www.findlaw.com/injury/torts-and-personal-injuries/invasion-of-privacy-damages-and-recovery.html
- ↑ https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=59.18.150
- ↑ http://www.tenantsunion.org/pdf/Sample_Letter_Invasion_of_Privacy_--_updated.pdf
- ↑ https://bowtielaw.wordpress.com/2015/04/07/can-you-sue-for-invasion-of-privacy-if-someone-reposts-an-instagram-photo/
- ↑ http://www.dmlp.org/legal-guide/california/california-statute-limitations-intrusion-claims
- ↑ http://www.dmlp.org/legal-guide/florida-statute-limitations-intrusion-claims
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