invasion of (someone's) privacy

idiom

: a situation in which someone fails to respect a person's right to keep certain personal information from being known

She felt that the guard's request to search her was an invasion of (her) privacy.

Examples of invasion of (someone's) privacy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Missouri lawmakers’ posts caused Loudermill to receive death threats, incur damages totaling more than $75,000, anxiety and loss of sleep, according to the lawsuits, which accuse them of false light invasion of privacy. —Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024

Sia, known for wearing an oversized half-black-half-blonde wig that obscures her face, is seeking real and punitive damages as well as attorney fees for the alleged email spoofing, identity theft and invasion of privacy. —Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2023

In response, Allen countersued the woman in July 2023 over the lawsuit and ensuing media coverage, accusing her of defamation, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress. —Evan Mealins, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024

Benedict is suing the officers on several counts, including false arrest, excessive force, defamation of character and invasion of privacy. —Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 25 Jan. 2024

In April, Morris sued Ziegler and his group in L.A. Superior Court, accusing him of doxxing, harassment and invasion of privacy. —Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2024

Navigation systems that use cameras can be a potential invasion of privacy. —Adrienne So, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2023

Another lawsuit on behalf of the Fayette Advocate accusing Washington Court House City Manager Joseph Denen of defamation and slander, invasion of privacy and tortious interference. —Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2024

Critics argue that this behavior operates as an invasion of privacy, Morimoto says. —USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2024