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==== c) Breach of Privacy ==== | ==== c) Breach of Privacy ==== | ||
Privacy rights are governed by the ''Privacy Act'', RSBC 1996, c 373. Two common law causes of action are codified under this act: | Privacy rights are governed by the ''Privacy Act'', RSBC 1996, c 373. Two common law causes of action are codified under this act: | ||
*Intrusion upon seclusion: includes spying upon, observing or recording a person where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy. | |||
*Appropriation of likeness: where a person’s personal image, including portraits, caricatures, photos or video footage, are used for commercial gain without their consent. | |||
:Breach of privacy is outside the jurisdiction of Small Claims Court. | :Breach of privacy is outside the jurisdiction of Small Claims Court. | ||
==== d) Defamation ==== | ==== d) Defamation ==== |