[a fool in paradise]

If the photos were taken on a Polaroid and kept in her bedroom, we could say the same thing after a thief broke in and stole them to scan and sell online.

Happened in the 90s with the Pamela Lee Anderson video (stolen by a contractor). The judge ruled that because of the lawsuit it was newsworthy and could be released publicly. I think that forced her hand to negotiate a deal where at least she'd see some of the money.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_T._Owens

A subsequent Pamela Anderson sex tax (and case) determined that the second tape was not "newsworthy".

http://www.netlitigation.com/netlitigation/cases/michaels.htm

One bad court decision leads to repercussions.

The best way to avoid such situations it to exercise restraint.

[thackney]

The best way to avoid such situations it to exercise restraint.

Agreed.

[Lee'sGhost]

As the Penthouse attorney in the case was quoted as saying, “This decision teaches a vital lesson to those who video themselves having sex… and take insufficient care with respect to the tapes.”

See the difference? iCloud supposedly WAS sufficient care. They are liable.