Jody and Kyle take photos of themselves in intimate moments. When their relationship ends, Kyle posts the photos online without Jody's consent in an attempt to humiliate her. Included with the photos are Jody's name, Facebook page, address, workplace, and phone number. This could be a ground for a civil suit on the basis of
A) defamation.
B) false imprisonment.
C) invasion of privacy.
D) no traditional tort theory.

Question

Jody and Kyle take photos of themselves in intimate moments. When their relationship ends, Kyle posts the photos online without Jody's consent in an attempt to humiliate her. Included with the photos are Jody's name, Facebook page, address, workplace, and phone number. This could be a ground for a civil suit on the basis of​
A) ​defamation.
B) ​false imprisonment.
C) ​invasion of privacy.
D) ​no traditional tort theory.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Posting intimate photos without someone's consent and sharing their personal information is a violation of their privacy. This falls under the tort of invasion of privacy, which protects an individual's right to keep certain aspects of their life private.

Jody and Kyle Take Photos of Themselves in Intimate Moments