Privacy Rights

Individuals in Alberta have a reasonable expectation of privacy, which can be protected if it is found that an individual has violated the privacy rights of another.  

Instances where privacy rights are violated can include when individuals publicly share intimate information, content and/or pictures of a former partner.  Instances where this occurs are fueled by a former partner seeking to punish or humiliate the other partner.

Another example is when private information is directed towards an individual’s employers, family members, or other important collateral contacts, which can cause immediate repercussions. 

Actions such as these are illegal and the aggrieved party can seek protection under law against the person disclosing this intimate information and content.

To protect and enforce one’s right to privacy of specific information and content, an individual can address this by way of a direct cease and desist letter that is provided by legal counsel.   

Failing obtaining a response and satisfactory outcome to resolve this matter, a Claim can be filed under family  litigation, or through general civil litigation to address this matter.  It is important that clients receive detailed information as to how should proceed depending on their specific circumstances. 

An individual can seek damages against a person for violation of their privacy rights, in doing so there would need to be careful documentation of the events that have occurred and corroborating evidence confirming this violation of privacy rights.

At Family Central Law we understand the value of proactively engaging to address matters of that are highly sensitive in nature before they escalate.  As such, it important that steps are taken to dissuade an individual who may have threatened to contact and release private information before this occurs.    

Kindly do not hesitate to speak to an experienced lawyer who has advocated on the behalf of clients wishing to protect their privacy rights by contacting our office for a free consultation by calling 1-866-278-4187, or emailing info@familycentrallaw.com, or by clicking on our consultation page.  

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