invasion of privacy

American  

noun

1. an encroachment upon the right to be let alone or to be free from publicity.

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Etymology

Origin of invasion of privacy

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

In March 2026, the classmate filed a civil lawsuit naming Griffin, ghostwriter Sam Lansky and the book’s publisher, alleging invasion of privacy, negligence and infliction of emotional distress.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

Most important, she outmaneuvered the Texas judge by quashing the subpoena itself, finding that it was an illegitimate and unconstitutional invasion of privacy.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

"Technology like this is fundamentally an invasion of privacy and it's really going to face more and more backlash," he said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

In any other part of civilized society, rifling through someone else’s diary is considered an outrageous invasion of privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

One thing he’d learned in Idaho was to be suspicious of all this record-keeping; it was an invasion of privacy.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz