What Are Privacy Violation Claims
Privacy violation or invasion of privacy claims can be brought where another individual or a corporation has willfully violated an individual’s privacy. Some examples include: where a company has shared private information without an individual’s consent; where an individual has used their employment position to access private information; where an individual has non-consensually shared intimate images; and where an individual distributes or shares private information obtained through their employment.
Understanding Privacy Violation Claims
This is a relatively new and evolving area of law. Privacy interests and protections arise from legislation and common law. Some types of privacy violation claims have been recognized in other jurisdictions or provinces, but have yet to be recognized by the Courts in New Brunswick. Because of the increasingly digital nature of storing and sharing information, there are new types of claims being considered by Courts. Because of the evolving nature of these types of claims, it is important that these types of claims be carefully framed in any documents initiating the claim.
Damages may be awarded both for financial losses and also for distress, humiliation or anguish caused by the wrongful conduct.
Why Hire a New Brunswick Privacy Violation Lawyer
Privacy violation claims can be a complex area of practice and can last for months or even years. It is crucial to choose a personal injury law firm that can support you through the process and get you the compensation you deserve.
It is also essential that the personal injury lawyer you choose has experience in the jurisdiction where the claim will be brought. If you bring a claim in New Brunswick, the lawyer should have experience practicing in New Brunswick, as laws and rules differ between provinces, especially for these types of privacy violation claims.
You also want a lawyer with experience representing these types of claims before the Courts in New Brunswick. Our experienced litigation lawyers are familiar with the legal rules and can leverage this knowledge strategically during your claim.
Our Experienced Privacy Violation Lawyers
The father-daughter team of Brent and Jessica Melanson runs Melanson Law. Brent has represented clients for injury claims for over 35 years and Jessica for over 10. All of Melanson Law’s personal injury lawyers in New Brunswick have extensive experience and take a client-centred approach to representing their clients for privacy violation claims.
We have considerable experience in privacy violation claims. We know the nuances of the legal system and are intimately familiar with the law on privacy violation claims. We stay informed of new developments in this area of law as they happen.
A large part of the personal injury lawyer’s role is also to guide the client through the legal process for resolving a claim. Melanson Law takes this role seriously. We clearly explain the steps of the process as they happen, explain your options, and provide advice. We are in touch regularly to keep clients informed and advise on our strategy for the claim.We aim to get the best compensation for our clients and ensure that the client is well-supported throughout the process.
At Melanson Law, we care about helping our clients enforce their legal rights. We want to see our clients get the compensation they deserve and work hard to get an excellent result.
Contact Us
Melanson Law offers free consultations over the phone or in person for people who have been injured as the result of a privacy violation. As with all consultations, any discussions are strictly confidential. During the free consultation, we can explain the process for personal injury claims and discuss the types of compensation you may be entitled to.
For those located in Fredericton, a meeting can be scheduled at our Fredericton office. Call our office on our toll-free line anytime, and we can schedule an appointment for your free consultation.
