invasion of privacy

• Acte de pénétrer dans la vie privée, l'espace personnel ou les affaires d'une personne sans son consentement, violant souvent des limites légales ou éthiques.

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.

   atteinte à la vie privée

   • 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.

   atteinte à la vie privée

   • 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.