July 30, 2019 – The Tort of Intrusion Upon Seclusion

“Recognition of the tort of intrusion upon seclusion is a recent development in the common law in this province. In Jones v. Tsige2012 ONCA 32 (CanLII), the Court of Appeal set out a three-part test for establishing intrusion upon seclusion:

a. the defendant’s conduct must be intentional or reckless;

b. the defendant must have invaded, without lawful justification, the plaintiff’s private affairs or concerns; and

c. a reasonable person would regard the invasion as highly offensive causing distress, humiliation or anguish.”

Filbey v. Ashe, 2018 ONSC 4615 (CanLII) at 82