Prosser's Theory of Privacy

Prosser's Theory of Privacy, developed by legal scholar William Prosser, identifies four key aspects of privacy law: intrusion upon seclusion, appropriation of likeness, public disclosure of private facts, and false light. In simple terms, it protects individuals from unwanted invasion of their personal space or information, unauthorized use of their image, the sharing of sensitive or private details without consent, and misrepresenting them in a way that could harm their reputation. This framework helps balance individual privacy rights with freedom of expression, shaping how privacy is understood and enforced in legal contexts.