Misuse of Private Information (MPI)

Misuse of Private Information (MPI) refers to the unauthorized use or disclosure of an individual’s personal information, which they have a reasonable expectation to keep private. This legal concept protects people from having sensitive details about their lives shared without consent, especially when such information could cause harm or distress. Examples include leaking confidential medical records or sharing private communications. To qualify as MPI, the information must be private, the sharing must lack consent, and the disclosure must be considered wrongful or improper under the circumstances.