invasion of privacy

• Der Akt des Eindringens in die Privatsphäre einer Person, in ihren persönlichen Raum oder in ihre Angelegenheiten ohne deren Zustimmung, wodurch häufig rechtliche oder ethische Grenzen verletzt werden.

The act of intruding into someone's personal life, space, or affairs without their consent, often violating legal or ethical boundaries.

1. Unwanted intrusion into personal lifeB2formal

   The act of intruding into someone's personal life or affairs without their consent, often violating their right to be left alone.

   Eingriff in die Privatsphäre

   • The paparazzi's constant surveillance was considered an invasion of privacy.
   • Reading someone's private messages without permission is a clear invasion of privacy.
   • The court ruled that the company's data collection practices amounted to an invasion of privacy.

2. Breach of personal boundariesB2informal

   Any action that disregards a person's reasonable expectation of seclusion or confidentiality.

   Eingriff in die Privatsphäre

   • Posting a photo of someone without their consent feels like an invasion of privacy.
   • He felt that the questions about his salary were an invasion of privacy.
   • Using hidden cameras in a bathroom is a serious invasion of privacy.