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According to U.S. law, the right of privacy is described as
According to U.S. law, the right of privacy is described as
The right of privacy is recognized in which areas of law?
The right of privacy is recognized in which areas of law?
What can individuals seek if their privacy is unjustifiably invaded?
What can individuals seek if their privacy is unjustifiably invaded?
In torts law, privacy is a right not to be disturbed emotionally by
In torts law, privacy is a right not to be disturbed emotionally by
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Who is afforded less broad protections of privacy?
Who is afforded less broad protections of privacy?
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What is an issue of international debate when it comes to privacy?
What is an issue of international debate when it comes to privacy?
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Which provisions of the U.S. Constitution are commonly regarded as creating the right to privacy?
Which provisions of the U.S. Constitution are commonly regarded as creating the right to privacy?
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Who described the right to privacy as 'the right to be let alone'?
Who described the right to privacy as 'the right to be let alone'?
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What is the origin of the tort concept of privacy?
What is the origin of the tort concept of privacy?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an activity related to privacy?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an activity related to privacy?
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Which amendment to the US Constitution includes privacy protections?
Which amendment to the US Constitution includes privacy protections?
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In what year did the Supreme Court recognize the right to privacy in the United States?
In what year did the Supreme Court recognize the right to privacy in the United States?
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Who co-authored the article 'The Right to Privacy' in the Harvard Law Review in 1890?
Who co-authored the article 'The Right to Privacy' in the Harvard Law Review in 1890?
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What law did the Supreme Court strike down in 1923, stating it interfered with personal autonomy?
What law did the Supreme Court strike down in 1923, stating it interfered with personal autonomy?
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Which case invalidated a law prohibiting the use of contraceptives, even by married persons?
Which case invalidated a law prohibiting the use of contraceptives, even by married persons?
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What did Justice William O. Douglas refer to as a 'zone of privacy'?
What did Justice William O. Douglas refer to as a 'zone of privacy'?
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In what year did the Supreme Court extend the right to privacy to sexual relationships?
In what year did the Supreme Court extend the right to privacy to sexual relationships?
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What did the USA PATRIOT Act grant federal police agencies the authority to search?
What did the USA PATRIOT Act grant federal police agencies the authority to search?
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What did the U.S. Privacy Act of 1974 guarantee individuals access to?
What did the U.S. Privacy Act of 1974 guarantee individuals access to?
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What has complicated the problem of maintaining a right to privacy in both tort and constitutional law?
What has complicated the problem of maintaining a right to privacy in both tort and constitutional law?
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Which Supreme Court case established a right to privacy derived from penumbras of other explicitly stated constitutional protections?
Which Supreme Court case established a right to privacy derived from penumbras of other explicitly stated constitutional protections?
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In which case did the Supreme Court extend the right to purchase contraceptives to unmarried couples?
In which case did the Supreme Court extend the right to purchase contraceptives to unmarried couples?
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Which Supreme Court case extended the right of privacy to encompass a woman's right to have an abortion?
Which Supreme Court case extended the right of privacy to encompass a woman's right to have an abortion?
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Which Supreme Court case extended the right to privacy to 'persons of the same sex [who choose to] engage in . . . sexual conduct'?
Which Supreme Court case extended the right to privacy to 'persons of the same sex [who choose to] engage in . . . sexual conduct'?
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Which Justice's concurrence in Griswold v. Connecticut is typically relied upon in privacy cases post-Griswold?
Which Justice's concurrence in Griswold v. Connecticut is typically relied upon in privacy cases post-Griswold?
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In which case did Justice Harlan rely upon the rationale in his dissenting opinion in Poe v. Ullman?
In which case did Justice Harlan rely upon the rationale in his dissenting opinion in Poe v. Ullman?
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Which Amendments were used in Griswold to find an implied right to privacy in the Constitution?
Which Amendments were used in Griswold to find an implied right to privacy in the Constitution?
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Which case did the Supreme Court decide to extend the right to purchase contraceptives to unmarried couples?
Which case did the Supreme Court decide to extend the right to purchase contraceptives to unmarried couples?
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Which case extended the right to privacy to encompass a woman's right to have an abortion?
Which case extended the right to privacy to encompass a woman's right to have an abortion?
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Which case extended the right to privacy to 'persons of the same sex [who choose to] engage in . . . sexual conduct'?
Which case extended the right to privacy to 'persons of the same sex [who choose to] engage in . . . sexual conduct'?
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Which amendment to the US Constitution is commonly regarded as creating the right to privacy?
Which amendment to the US Constitution is commonly regarded as creating the right to privacy?
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What is the origin of the tort concept of privacy?
What is the origin of the tort concept of privacy?
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Who co-authored the article 'The Right to Privacy' in the Harvard Law Review in 1890?
Who co-authored the article 'The Right to Privacy' in the Harvard Law Review in 1890?
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Which case extended the right to privacy to 'persons of the same sex [who choose to] engage in . . . sexual conduct'?
Which case extended the right to privacy to 'persons of the same sex [who choose to] engage in . . . sexual conduct'?
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What did Justice William O. Douglas refer to as a 'zone of privacy'?
What did Justice William O. Douglas refer to as a 'zone of privacy'?
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Which Supreme Court case established a right to privacy derived from penumbras of other explicitly stated constitutional protections?
Which Supreme Court case established a right to privacy derived from penumbras of other explicitly stated constitutional protections?
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Which case did the Supreme Court decide to extend the right to purchase contraceptives to unmarried couples?
Which case did the Supreme Court decide to extend the right to purchase contraceptives to unmarried couples?
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What law did the Supreme Court strike down in 1923, stating it interfered with personal autonomy?
What law did the Supreme Court strike down in 1923, stating it interfered with personal autonomy?
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What did the USA PATRIOT Act grant federal police agencies the authority to search?
What did the USA PATRIOT Act grant federal police agencies the authority to search?
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In what year did the Supreme Court recognize the right to privacy in the United States?
In what year did the Supreme Court recognize the right to privacy in the United States?
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Which case established the right to privacy in the United States?
Which case established the right to privacy in the United States?
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Who co-authored the influential article 'The Right to Privacy' in the Harvard Law Review?
Who co-authored the influential article 'The Right to Privacy' in the Harvard Law Review?
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Which Supreme Court case struck down a Nebraska law prohibiting schools from teaching any language other than English?
Which Supreme Court case struck down a Nebraska law prohibiting schools from teaching any language other than English?
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In which case did the Supreme Court extend the right to privacy to sexual relationships?
In which case did the Supreme Court extend the right to privacy to sexual relationships?
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Which law granted federal police agencies the authority to search the business records of individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism?
Which law granted federal police agencies the authority to search the business records of individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism?
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Under which act are individuals guaranteed access to many government files pertaining to themselves?
Under which act are individuals guaranteed access to many government files pertaining to themselves?
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Which case extended the right to privacy to include at least some control over personal information?
Which case extended the right to privacy to include at least some control over personal information?
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In what year did the Supreme Court recognize the implied right to privacy in the federal Constitution?
In what year did the Supreme Court recognize the implied right to privacy in the federal Constitution?
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Which Amendments were cited in Griswold v. Connecticut as creating a 'zone of privacy'?
Which Amendments were cited in Griswold v. Connecticut as creating a 'zone of privacy'?
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What did Justice William O. Douglas refer to as a 'zone of privacy' in Griswold v. Connecticut?
What did Justice William O. Douglas refer to as a 'zone of privacy' in Griswold v. Connecticut?
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Which case did the Supreme Court use the Fourteenth Amendment to extend the right to privacy to 'persons of the same sex [who choose to] engage in . . . sexual conduct'?
Which case did the Supreme Court use the Fourteenth Amendment to extend the right to privacy to 'persons of the same sex [who choose to] engage in . . . sexual conduct'?
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Which case did the Supreme Court decide to extend the right to purchase contraceptives to unmarried couples?
Which case did the Supreme Court decide to extend the right to purchase contraceptives to unmarried couples?
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Which case extended the right of privacy to encompass a woman's right to have an abortion?
Which case extended the right of privacy to encompass a woman's right to have an abortion?
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What case did Justice Harlan rely upon the rationale in his dissenting opinion in Poe v. Ullman?
What case did Justice Harlan rely upon the rationale in his dissenting opinion in Poe v. Ullman?
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What case did the Supreme Court use the right to privacy, as derived from the Fourteenth Amendment, to extend the right to privacy to encompass a woman's right to have an abortion?
What case did the Supreme Court use the right to privacy, as derived from the Fourteenth Amendment, to extend the right to privacy to encompass a woman's right to have an abortion?
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What case did the Supreme Court find a right to privacy for married couples, and only with regard to the right to purchase contraceptives?
What case did the Supreme Court find a right to privacy for married couples, and only with regard to the right to purchase contraceptives?
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Which case did the Supreme Court typically rely upon Justice Harlan's concurrence rather than Justice Douglas's majority opinion?
Which case did the Supreme Court typically rely upon Justice Harlan's concurrence rather than Justice Douglas's majority opinion?
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Which case did the Supreme Court decide to extend the right to purchase contraceptives to unmarried couples and found that 'the constitutionally protected right of privacy inheres in the individual, not the marital couple'?
Which case did the Supreme Court decide to extend the right to purchase contraceptives to unmarried couples and found that 'the constitutionally protected right of privacy inheres in the individual, not the marital couple'?
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Which case did the Supreme Court use the personal protections expressly stated in the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Amendments to find that there is an implied right to privacy in the Constitution?
Which case did the Supreme Court use the personal protections expressly stated in the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Amendments to find that there is an implied right to privacy in the Constitution?
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Which case did the Supreme Court use the Fourteenth Amendment to extend the right to privacy to 'persons of the same sex [who choose to] engage in . . . sexual conduct'?
Which case did the Supreme Court use the Fourteenth Amendment to extend the right to privacy to 'persons of the same sex [who choose to] engage in . . . sexual conduct'?
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True or false: The right of privacy is recognized in both the law of torts and U.S. constitutional law?
True or false: The right of privacy is recognized in both the law of torts and U.S. constitutional law?
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True or false: Privacy protections are extended to all individuals, including public officials and public figures?
True or false: Privacy protections are extended to all individuals, including public officials and public figures?
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True or false: Concerns about privacy in cyberspace are only a domestic issue?
True or false: Concerns about privacy in cyberspace are only a domestic issue?
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True or false: The U.S. Constitution explicitly protects the right to privacy?
True or false: The U.S. Constitution explicitly protects the right to privacy?
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True or false: The First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments are commonly regarded as creating the right to privacy in the U.S. Constitution?
True or false: The First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments are commonly regarded as creating the right to privacy in the U.S. Constitution?
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True or false: Privacy protections are limited to emotional disturbances caused by baring one's intimate life to public view?
True or false: Privacy protections are limited to emotional disturbances caused by baring one's intimate life to public view?
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True or false: The right to privacy extends to personal control over information?
True or false: The right to privacy extends to personal control over information?
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True or false: The right of privacy is recognized in the law of torts, but not in U.S. constitutional law?
True or false: The right of privacy is recognized in the law of torts, but not in U.S. constitutional law?
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True or false: The right to privacy is an issue of international debate in cyberspace?
True or false: The right to privacy is an issue of international debate in cyberspace?
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True or false: Privacy protections are narrower for public officials and public figures?
True or false: Privacy protections are narrower for public officials and public figures?
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True or false: The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures?
True or false: The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures?
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True or false: The First and Fifth Amendments focus on the individual's freedom to be autonomous?
True or false: The First and Fifth Amendments focus on the individual's freedom to be autonomous?
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True or false: The federal courts began exploring constitutional principles of privacy after the publication of an influential article by Justice Brandeis and Samuel Warren in 1890?
True or false: The federal courts began exploring constitutional principles of privacy after the publication of an influential article by Justice Brandeis and Samuel Warren in 1890?
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True or false: In 1923, the Supreme Court struck down a Nebraska law prohibiting schools from teaching any language other than English?
True or false: In 1923, the Supreme Court struck down a Nebraska law prohibiting schools from teaching any language other than English?
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True or false: In Griswold v. Connecticut, the Supreme Court invalidated a law prohibiting the use of contraceptives, even by married persons?
True or false: In Griswold v. Connecticut, the Supreme Court invalidated a law prohibiting the use of contraceptives, even by married persons?
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True or false: The Supreme Court extended the right to privacy to sexual relationships in 2003?
True or false: The Supreme Court extended the right to privacy to sexual relationships in 2003?
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True or false: The U.S. Privacy Act of 1974 guarantees individuals access to many government files pertaining to themselves?
True or false: The U.S. Privacy Act of 1974 guarantees individuals access to many government files pertaining to themselves?
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True or false: The USA PATRIOT Act granted federal police agencies the authority to search the business records of individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism?
True or false: The USA PATRIOT Act granted federal police agencies the authority to search the business records of individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism?
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True or false: Modern technology and practices of industrial espionage have complicated the problem of maintaining a right to privacy?
True or false: Modern technology and practices of industrial espionage have complicated the problem of maintaining a right to privacy?
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True or false: Louis Brandeis co-authored a Harvard Law Review article advocating for the right to privacy before becoming a Supreme Court Justice?
True or false: Louis Brandeis co-authored a Harvard Law Review article advocating for the right to privacy before becoming a Supreme Court Justice?
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True or false: The Supreme Court found a right to privacy in the Griswold case derived from penumbras of other explicitly stated constitutional protections.
True or false: The Supreme Court found a right to privacy in the Griswold case derived from penumbras of other explicitly stated constitutional protections.
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True or false: The right to privacy in Griswold was narrowly used to find a right to privacy for married couples, and only with regard to the right to purchase contraceptives.
True or false: The right to privacy in Griswold was narrowly used to find a right to privacy for married couples, and only with regard to the right to purchase contraceptives.
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True or false: Justice Harlan's concurrence in Griswold found a right to privacy derived from the Fourteenth Amendment.
True or false: Justice Harlan's concurrence in Griswold found a right to privacy derived from the Fourteenth Amendment.
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True or false: In privacy cases post-Griswold, the Supreme Court typically relied upon Justice Douglas's majority opinion rather than Justice Harlan's concurrence.
True or false: In privacy cases post-Griswold, the Supreme Court typically relied upon Justice Douglas's majority opinion rather than Justice Harlan's concurrence.
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True or false: Eisenstadt v Baird extended the right to purchase contraceptives to married couples.
True or false: Eisenstadt v Baird extended the right to purchase contraceptives to married couples.
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True or false: Roe v. Wade extended the right of privacy to encompass a woman's right to have an abortion.
True or false: Roe v. Wade extended the right of privacy to encompass a woman's right to have an abortion.
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True or false: Lawrence v. Texas extended the right to privacy to encompass same-sex sexual conduct.
True or false: Lawrence v. Texas extended the right to privacy to encompass same-sex sexual conduct.
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True or false: The Supreme Court used penumbras to extend the right to privacy in Eisenstadt, Roe, and Lawrence.
True or false: The Supreme Court used penumbras to extend the right to privacy in Eisenstadt, Roe, and Lawrence.
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True or false: The Supreme Court extended the right to privacy to encompass a woman's right to have an abortion in Griswold.
True or false: The Supreme Court extended the right to privacy to encompass a woman's right to have an abortion in Griswold.
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True or false: The right to privacy in Griswold was derived from the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Amendments.
True or false: The right to privacy in Griswold was derived from the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Amendments.
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True or false: The right of privacy is only recognized in U.S. constitutional law?
True or false: The right of privacy is only recognized in U.S. constitutional law?
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True or false: The concept of privacy in torts law originated in the 19th century?
True or false: The concept of privacy in torts law originated in the 19th century?
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True or false: Privacy in torts law includes the right to be free from emotionally disturbing conduct?
True or false: Privacy in torts law includes the right to be free from emotionally disturbing conduct?
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True or false: Public officials and prominent persons have the same level of privacy protection as ordinary individuals?
True or false: Public officials and prominent persons have the same level of privacy protection as ordinary individuals?
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True or false: Concerns about privacy in cyberspace are a global issue?
True or false: Concerns about privacy in cyberspace are a global issue?
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True or false: The U.S. Constitution explicitly protects the right to privacy?
True or false: The U.S. Constitution explicitly protects the right to privacy?
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True or false: The First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution are commonly regarded as creating the right to privacy?
True or false: The First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution are commonly regarded as creating the right to privacy?
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True or false: Lawrence v. Texas extended the right to privacy to encompass same-sex sexual conduct?
True or false: Lawrence v. Texas extended the right to privacy to encompass same-sex sexual conduct?
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True or false: The Supreme Court found a right to privacy in the Griswold case derived from penumbras of other explicitly stated constitutional protections?
True or false: The Supreme Court found a right to privacy in the Griswold case derived from penumbras of other explicitly stated constitutional protections?
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True or false: Louis Brandeis co-authored a Harvard Law Review article advocating for the right to privacy before becoming a Supreme Court Justice?
True or false: Louis Brandeis co-authored a Harvard Law Review article advocating for the right to privacy before becoming a Supreme Court Justice?
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True or false: The Supreme Court found a right to privacy in the Griswold case, derived from penumbras of other explicitly stated constitutional protections?
True or false: The Supreme Court found a right to privacy in the Griswold case, derived from penumbras of other explicitly stated constitutional protections?
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True or false: The right to privacy in Griswold was narrowly used to find a right to privacy for married couples, and only with regard to the right to purchase contraceptives?
True or false: The right to privacy in Griswold was narrowly used to find a right to privacy for married couples, and only with regard to the right to purchase contraceptives?
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True or false: Justice Harlan's concurrence in Griswold found a right to privacy derived from the Fourteenth Amendment?
True or false: Justice Harlan's concurrence in Griswold found a right to privacy derived from the Fourteenth Amendment?
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True or false: In privacy cases post-Griswold, the Supreme Court typically relies upon Justice Harlan's concurrence rather than Justice Douglas's majority opinion?
True or false: In privacy cases post-Griswold, the Supreme Court typically relies upon Justice Harlan's concurrence rather than Justice Douglas's majority opinion?
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True or false: Eisenstadt v Baird (1971), Roe v. Wade (1972), and Lawrence v. Texas (2003) are three cases in which the Court extended the right to privacy?
True or false: Eisenstadt v Baird (1971), Roe v. Wade (1972), and Lawrence v. Texas (2003) are three cases in which the Court extended the right to privacy?
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True or false: In Eisenstadt, the Supreme Court decided to extend the right to purchase contraceptives to unmarried couples?
True or false: In Eisenstadt, the Supreme Court decided to extend the right to purchase contraceptives to unmarried couples?
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True or false: In Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court used the right to privacy to extend the right of privacy to encompass a woman's right to have an abortion?
True or false: In Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court used the right to privacy to extend the right of privacy to encompass a woman's right to have an abortion?
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True or false: In Lawrence v. Texas, the Supreme Court used the Fourteenth Amendment to extend the right to privacy to 'persons of the same sex [who choose to] engage in . . . sexual conduct'?
True or false: In Lawrence v. Texas, the Supreme Court used the Fourteenth Amendment to extend the right to privacy to 'persons of the same sex [who choose to] engage in . . . sexual conduct'?
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True or false: The right to privacy in the Constitution is derived from the penumbras of the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Amendments?
True or false: The right to privacy in the Constitution is derived from the penumbras of the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Amendments?
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True or false: The right to privacy in the Constitution is explicitly stated in the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Amendments?
True or false: The right to privacy in the Constitution is explicitly stated in the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Amendments?
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True or false: The right to privacy in Griswold was derived from the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Amendments.
True or false: The right to privacy in Griswold was derived from the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Amendments.
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True or false: The concept of privacy in torts law originated in the 19th century?
True or false: The concept of privacy in torts law originated in the 19th century?
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True or false: The right to privacy is an issue of international debate in cyberspace?
True or false: The right to privacy is an issue of international debate in cyberspace?
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True or false: The right to privacy in the Constitution is derived from the penumbras of the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Amendments?
True or false: The right to privacy in the Constitution is derived from the penumbras of the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Amendments?
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True or false: The U.S. Privacy Act of 1974 guarantees individuals access to many government files pertaining to themselves?
True or false: The U.S. Privacy Act of 1974 guarantees individuals access to many government files pertaining to themselves?
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True or false: Roe v. Wade extended the right of privacy to encompass a woman's right to have an abortion.
True or false: Roe v. Wade extended the right of privacy to encompass a woman's right to have an abortion.
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True or false: Lawrence v. Texas extended the right to privacy to encompass same-sex sexual conduct?
True or false: Lawrence v. Texas extended the right to privacy to encompass same-sex sexual conduct?
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True or false: The Supreme Court found a right to privacy in the Griswold case derived from penumbras of other explicitly stated constitutional protections.
True or false: The Supreme Court found a right to privacy in the Griswold case derived from penumbras of other explicitly stated constitutional protections.
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True or false: Eisenstadt v Baird (1971), Roe v. Wade (1972), and Lawrence v. Texas (2003) are three cases in which the Court extended the right to privacy?
True or false: Eisenstadt v Baird (1971), Roe v. Wade (1972), and Lawrence v. Texas (2003) are three cases in which the Court extended the right to privacy?
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True or false: The right to privacy extends to personal control over information?
True or false: The right to privacy extends to personal control over information?
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Study Notes
Right to Privacy
- The right to privacy is recognized in both torts law and U.S. constitutional law.
Areas of Law
- The right of privacy is recognized in the law of torts, where it is a right not to be disturbed emotionally.
- In U.S. constitutional law, the right to privacy is recognized as an implied right, derived from penumbras of other explicitly stated constitutional protections.
Torts Law
- The concept of privacy in torts law originated in the 19th century.
- In torts law, individuals can seek relief if their privacy is unjustifiably invaded.
- The right to privacy in torts law includes the right to be free from emotionally disturbing conduct.
U.S. Constitutional Law
- The right to privacy is not explicitly stated in the U.S. Constitution, but is implied through various provisions.
- The First, Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Amendments are commonly regarded as creating the right to privacy.
- In Griswold v. Connecticut, the Supreme Court established a right to privacy derived from penumbras of other explicitly stated constitutional protections.
Landmark Cases
- Griswold v. Connecticut (1965): The Supreme Court established a right to privacy derived from penumbras of other explicitly stated constitutional protections.
- Eisenstadt v. Baird (1972): The Supreme Court extended the right to purchase contraceptives to unmarried couples.
- Roe v. Wade (1973): The Supreme Court extended the right of privacy to encompass a woman's right to have an abortion.
- Lawrence v. Texas (2003): The Supreme Court extended the right to privacy to encompass same-sex sexual conduct.
Key Figures
- Louis Brandeis: Co-authored a Harvard Law Review article advocating for the right to privacy before becoming a Supreme Court Justice.
- Samuel Warren: Co-authored the influential article "The Right to Privacy" with Brandeis.
- Justice William O. Douglas: Referred to the right to privacy as a 'zone of privacy' in Griswold v. Connecticut.
- Justice Harlan: Relyed upon the rationale in his dissenting opinion in Poe v. Ullman in Griswold v. Connecticut.
Privacy Protections
- Public officials and public figures have narrower privacy protections.
- Concerns about privacy in cyberspace are a global issue.
- The U.S. Privacy Act of 1974 guarantees individuals access to many government files pertaining to themselves.
- The USA PATRIOT Act granted federal police agencies the authority to search the business records of individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism.
International Debate
- The right to privacy is an issue of international debate in cyberspace.
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Test your knowledge on the rights of privacy in U.S. law with this quiz. Explore the principles and legal concepts surrounding this fundamental right, as well as its implications in tort law and the U.S. Constitution.
