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bobbysung

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on: Aug 3, 2018
Which torts are available to a celebrity whose name and likeness is used in an unauthorized endorsement on a website?
 
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What does the Privacy Act of 1974 provide?
 
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shewald78

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Reply #1 on: Aug 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The celebrity could have a cause of action for false light or bring an action under a state right of publicity statute.

Answer to Question 2

The Privacy Act is a federal law that regulates the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of information about individuals by federal agencies.


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Reply #2 on: Aug 3, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 3, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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