Yearbooks: The Law And You 2023

Objective – In this lesson, I can: • Define what private information is. • Define a public figure.

Photo by Isabella Del Bosque

There are some types of information people may not want to share with the world — medical information, intimate details of their personal relationships, their academic progress. The law recognizes people’s right to keep this type of information private between themselves and a few select others. Truth isn’t a defense to a privacy claim. Generally, these types of information are off-limits to reporters. Choosing to reveal private information about oneself can be a big business. Many celebrities, athletes and public figures have chosen to forfeit their right to privacy in an effort to maintain their social standing. While you might legally be able to discuss in detail some movie star’s latest love interest, you won’t necessarily be able to dissect the minutiae of the personal life of the average student at your school.

Lesson 3 PRIVATE 18

FACTS