How Is the Tort of Disclosure of Private Facts Different

question 9

Multiple Choice

How is the tort of disclosure of private facts different from libel?

• A)Truth is the major defense to disclosure of private facts.
• B)In the private-facts tort,the content need not be objectionable.
• C)Disclosure of private facts concerns the dissemination of accurate information.
• D)The disclosure of private facts tort deals exclusively with public figures,not private persons.

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Definitions:

American Adults

Individuals above the age of 18 living in the United States, considered legally responsible and mature.

Hypertension

A condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.

CDC

Stands for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a national public health institute in the United States focused on protecting public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability.

Systolic/Diastolic Measurement

The primary method for assessing blood pressure, represented by two numbers; the first (systolic) measures pressure when the heart beats, while the second (diastolic) measures pressure when the heart rests between beats.