Defamation (libel or slander) consists of a false statement of fact, not made under, that is communicated to a third person and that causes damage to a person's reputation. For public figures, the plaintiff must also prove that the statement was made with actual. Invasion of privacy is publishing or otherwise making known or using information relating to a person's life and affairs, with which the public has no legitimate concern, without that person's or approval. True or False.

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Nikolai Mcguire

30 January, 23:11

Defamation (libel or slander) consists of a false statement of fact, not made under, that is communicated to a third person and that causes damage to a person's reputation. For public figures, the plaintiff must also prove that the statement was made with actual. Invasion of privacy is publishing or otherwise making known or using information relating to a person's life and affairs, with which the public has no legitimate concern, without that person's or approval. True or False.

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Martha Mcmahon · Answer 1

Defamation (libel or slander) consists of a false statement of fact, not made under privilege, that is communicated to a third person and that causes damage to a person's reputation. For public figures, the plaintiff must also prove that the statement was made with actual malice. Invasion of privacy is publishing or otherwise making known or using information relating to a person's private life and affairs, with which the public has no legitimate concern, without that person's permission or approval. (TRUE)

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Defamation in law is that area which provides solutions for a civil society in the case of using words that may affect the livelihood or reputation of others. When such words are in written or published form, they are called libel. If they are not written down, but only spoken, then they are called slander. In this case, the statement is True.