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bobbysung

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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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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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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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