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New York — Statute of Limitations

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Statute of limitations for invasion of privacy

N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214

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Invasion Of Privacy Statute Of Limitations in New York

Under New York’s C.P.L.R. § 214, the statute of limitations for a claim alleging invasion of privacy is fixed at three years. This governing authority establishes the period within which a plaintiff must commence an action, beginning from the date the claim accrues. The three-year term applies uniformly to invasion of privacy causes in the state, as codified in the official source at the New York Senate website. The worked example below demonstrates how this fixed period operates in a typical accrual scenario. For a calculation tailored to the specific facts of a given case, the DocketMath calculator allows a user to estimate the applicable deadline by inputting the relevant date.

Governing authority

In New York, the statute of limitations rule is set by N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214. The verified packet cites N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214 (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/214).

Deadline example

For a New York invasion of privacy limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 3 years. The authority packet cites N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214 (https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/214).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 3 years.
• The example deadline is 2027-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the invasion of privacy statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.