Can I sue for misuse of private information ?
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Can I sue for misuse of private information ?
I am a sub contractor in NYC, the General Contractor has on a number of occasions
shared my personal, business, payment and banking information with third parties,
with out my consent after being advised on a prior occasion NOT to share my info.
Do I have ground to sue for damages ?
Please advise
Much appreciated in advance.
Asked on August 3, 2019 under Business Law, New York
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
You can sue the general contractor for invasion of privacy. Invasion of privacy includes the public disclosure of private facts. Invasion of privacy also includes intrusion into a person's private affairs.
Damages for invasion of privacy include emotional distress. You may be able to recover punitive damages, which are a substantial amount to punish the intentional wrongful act of the general contractor.
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