intrusion tort

An intrusion tort occurs when someone deliberately invades another person's privacy without permission. This can involve spying, hacking, or using surveillance to gather private information. The key element is that the invasion is unauthorized and highly offensive to a reasonable person. Victims of such actions can seek legal remedies if their private affairs are intruded upon, resulting in emotional distress or damage. Essentially, it protects individuals from unwanted intrusion into their personal life and ensures their right to privacy is respected.