Question 1

While privacy law allows the media great latitude to disseminate private information, courts have ruled that the media may invade a private person's privacy if they gather or disseminate medical information about children or adults without consent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The Supreme Court has ruled that a citizen has no privacy claim if private information is revealed in a public court record.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The Supreme Court ruled in Florida Star v. BJF that:

Accepted Answer

A)   the government has no interest in protecting the privacy of rape victims
B)   rape is not a matter of public importance
C)   information is "lawfully acquired" if obtained from a report issued by a sheriff's office
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above C

Question 4

GDPR. What is the significance of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for American media companies?

Accepted Answer

The answer of GDPR. What is the significance of the...

Question 5

Employees who smile for the camera have given consent for their photos to be printed in company brochures and advertisements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Courts have ruled that it is newsworthy and not highly offensive for media to disclose:

Accepted Answer

A)   the unusual behavior of a surfer
B)   the sexual orientation of a veteran who saves the president's life
C)   a partially nude crime victim in a public place
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Question 7

Private facts and intrusion. Distinguish between the torts of disclosure of private facts and intrusion. Cite key cases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Private facts and intrusion. Distinguish between the...

Question 8

Journalists may commit a trespass if they fly a drone low over private property or an accident scene.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

It is unlawful for journalists to tap telephones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Hulk Hogan often bragged about his wide-ranging sexual adventures, but Gawker paid him $31 million for posting a secretly recorded video of Hogan having sex with a friend's wife.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Once private information becomes newsworthy, it may remain newsworthy for years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In Hustler Magazine v. Falwell, the Supreme Court ruled that a public figure may successfully sue the media for intentional infliction of emotional distress if the publication is "outrageous."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The constitutional right of privacy:

Accepted Answer

A)   is explicitly stated in the First Amendment
B)   is explicitly stated elsewhere in the Constitution
C)   has been created through Supreme Court decisions
D)   there is no constitutional right of privacy
E)   none of the above

Question 14

Florida Star v.B. J.F. What is the significance of the Florida Star v. BJF case?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Florida Star v.B. J.F. What is the...

Question 15

The Rev. Jerry Falwell claimed to be "outraged" by the Campari parody advertisement stating that the pastor had sex with his mother in an outhouse. The Supreme Court ruled that Falwell, a public figure, could collect damages for emotional distress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Supreme Court ruled in Cox v. Cohn that the First Amendment permits the media to disseminate private information-such as the name of a young rape victim-revealed in a record submitted in open court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Supreme Court has ruled that journalists have a privilege to accompany public officials onto private property if the officials have a search warrant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

IIED claims against Fox News over its coverage of the murder of Democratic aide Seth Rich, who was falsely reported to have leaked information to WikiLeaks, were dismissed because:

Accepted Answer

A)   Fox News retracted the story, negating any evidence of actual malice
B)   an anti-SLAPP statute required its dismissal
C)   although deficient, Fox's coverage did not rise to the level of extreme and outrageous conduct
D)   Fox used reliable sources and had no warning that the story was wrong
E)   A & D

Question 19

To sue successfully for publication of private facts, a plaintiff must establish, among other things:

Accepted Answer

A)   the publication was highly offensive
B)   the publication was intentionally misleading
C)   the defendant acted with actual malice
D)   the publication was commercial
E)   none of the above

Question 20

The founders wisely included "The Right to Privacy" in the Bill of Rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Privacy

While privacy law allows the media great latitude to disseminate private information, courts have ruled that the media may invade a private person's privacy if they gather or disseminate medical information about children or adults without consent.

The Supreme Court has ruled that a citizen has no privacy claim if private information is revealed in a public court record.

The Supreme Court ruled in Florida Star v. BJF that:

GDPR. What is the significance of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for American media companies?

Employees who smile for the camera have given consent for their photos to be printed in company brochures and advertisements.

Courts have ruled that it is newsworthy and not highly offensive for media to disclose:

Private facts and intrusion. Distinguish between the torts of disclosure of private facts and intrusion. Cite key cases.

Journalists may commit a trespass if they fly a drone low over private property or an accident scene.

It is unlawful for journalists to tap telephones.

Hulk Hogan often bragged about his wide-ranging sexual adventures, but Gawker paid him $31 million for posting a secretly recorded video of Hogan having sex with a friend's wife.

Once private information becomes newsworthy, it may remain newsworthy for years.

In Hustler Magazine v. Falwell, the Supreme Court ruled that a public figure may successfully sue the media for intentional infliction of emotional distress if the publication is "outrageous."

The constitutional right of privacy:

Florida Star v.B. J.F. What is the significance of the Florida Star v. BJF case?

The Rev. Jerry Falwell claimed to be "outraged" by the Campari parody advertisement stating that the pastor had sex with his mother in an outhouse. The Supreme Court ruled that Falwell, a public figure, could collect damages for emotional distress.

The Supreme Court ruled in Cox v. Cohn that the First Amendment permits the media to disseminate private information-such as the name of a young rape victim-revealed in a record submitted in open court.

The Supreme Court has ruled that journalists have a privilege to accompany public officials onto private property if the officials have a search warrant.

IIED claims against Fox News over its coverage of the murder of Democratic aide Seth Rich, who was falsely reported to have leaked information to WikiLeaks, were dismissed because:

To sue successfully for publication of private facts, a plaintiff must establish, among other things:

The founders wisely included "The Right to Privacy" in the Bill of Rights.