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Instructor’s Rubric, 15 Points

Criteria Ratings Pt
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Quality of Writing
Thoughtful and polished writing, without grammatical errors.

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Demonstration of knowledge
The answer is based on textbook reading or other legally
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Critical Thinking or Interpretation
The student engages in or strives to offer a critical analysis
or personal interpretation of the assigned material that is
likely to generate discussion.

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Total Points: 15

Module 4: The Law of Privacy

In this module we will learn about the origins and basic theory of the right to privacy.
The elements of this tort and the defenses available to communicators are also part
of this discussion. Four types of common law privacy are studied here: publication of
private matters or disclosure of embarrassing facts, intrusion, false light privacy, and
appropriation or right of publicity. We will also review forms of federal privacy, such
as data privacy, and privacy law jurisprudence at the Supreme Court level (e.g.,
Griswold v. Connecticut and the recent Dobbs v. Jackson vis a vis Roe v. Wade,
among others). In turn, we will review the common law defenses, namely consent
and applicable defamation defenses, among others.

Unit-Level Content:

● Definition of privacy (federal versus common law privacy).
● Historical background.
● Elements required before suing for common law privacy.
● Defenses available against a privacy claim.
● International considerations, including online media.

Unit Objectives:

● Define what constitutes an invasion of privacy.
● List significant events in the history of privacy in the U.S.
● Describe the elements necessary to sue for privacy and the defenses

available to defendants.
● Observe how privacy is developing abroad and online.

Tasks:

● Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2022).
● Review Florida Star v. B.J.F. (1989).
● Review Hugo Zacchini v. Scripps-Howard Broadcasting Company (1977).

Resources:

● Textbook, W. W. Hopkins
● Syllabus (Chapter 14, pp. 251-268).
● CANVAS platform and navigation (e.g. see Discussions).
● findlaw.com (locate cases in the years 2022, 1989, and 1977).

Learning Activity:

● Read Chapter 14 to participate Knowledgeably.
● Take notes on cases assigned above (see Tasks).