State Law: Publication of Private Facts

Each state has its own definition of what constitutes invasion of privacy through the publication of private facts. Choose from the list below to determine whether your state recognizes a legal claim for publication of private facts, and, if so, how it defines the elements of and defenses to a private facts claim. (Note that the guide does not include every state at this time.)

‹ Publication of Private FactsupPublication of Private Facts in California ›

Related Resources:

  • Taking it back in cyberspace - an interesting BNET article on state retraction statutes and defamation suits against online newspapers.
  • Model defamation reform slow to catch on - a good overview about the Uniform Correction or Clarification of Defamation Act from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
  • Regret the Error - a website that reports media retractions, apologies, and clarifications as well as trends regarding accuracy and honesty in the press.
 
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