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Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE with Respect to the Concept

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Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the concept of invasion of privacy?


A) Although privacy rights may be indirectly protected in certain circumstances, the Supreme Court of Canada has not yet recognized a general tort of invasion of privacy that applies across the country.
B) Although a number of Canadian legislatures have considered the possibility, none have created a statutory action for invasion of privacy.
C) Statutes that create causes of action for invasion of privacy usually impose liability only if the defendant knew, or should have known, that it was violating the plaintiff's privacy rights.
D) The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms creates a cause of action for invasion of privacy.
E) A distinct tort of invasion of privacy can be created by a legislature but not by a court.

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