Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
Public Information/Privacy Laws
Is information published in telephone directories or in the newspaper considered public information
Asked on 4/05/07, 1:23 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen
Law Office of Robert F. Cohen
Re: Public Information/Privacy Laws
Generally, the answer would be "yes." However, if it's ancient information -- especially in a newspaper -- that is revived to ridicule a person, it arguably could be an invasion of privacy.
Answered on 4/05/07, 7:35 pm