Board's Action Prompts FOIC Clarifications Jul 26, 2008
Saturday 26 July, 2008. MIDDLEBURY - A seemingly cut-and-dry Board of Selectmen meeting Monday, July 21, where the only comment from the public was a request for the town to replace the batteries for the clock in the Town Hall Conference Room, took a more complicated turn when Selectman Elaine M.R. Strobel asked about a photograph of former First Selectman Edward B. St. John's that was hanging on the wall at the Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department. (Voices, CT)
Press attack Mosley court ruling Jul 25, 2008
It also claims Mr Justice Eady's ruling is another step towards the creation of a dangerous European-style privacy law. The Daily Mail agrees that the case has opened the back door to new privacy laws, and it goes further with a personal attack on the judge. (BBC News -- UK)
British tabloid loses suit over Nazi 'orgy' article Jul 25, 2008
Without a written privacy law of its own, they said, Britain would have to continue to rely on the balance that judges find between Article 8 of the European convention, establishing a broad right of privacy, and Article 10, which protects freedom of expression. Outside the court, the 68-year-old Mosley, who had testified that the newspaper story was "totally devastating" to his wife of 48 years and "humiliating" for his two sons, said he was delighted with the ruling, which he described as... (International Herald Tribune)
Tabloid Nazi Sex Suit Won By Racing Boss Jul 25, 2008
The payout is large for a British privacy lawsuit ... Britain has no formal privacy law, but it is a signatory to the European Convention on Human Rights, which guarantees the right to respect for privacy and family life. (CBS News -- World)
Mosley wins orgy privacy case Jul 24, 2008
But Eady said he did not see his ruling as a landmark, saying it merely followed existing privacy law. Mosley, 68, brought the case earlier this month, saying the newspaper, which published pictures showing him being spanked by women dressed as prison guards, was responsible for a "gross and indefensible intrusion of his private life.". (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
What can she be thinking? Jul 18, 2008
Britain's Press Gazette reported that he had engaged a British media law firm to complain to the tabloids, claiming the paparazzi shots breached strict French privacy law and were used as an opportunity to publish "false allegations" about his relationship with the Australian singer. His French lawyer, Emmanuel Asmar, denied Martinez's goal was to make a quid out of the photos, but did not rule out suing in the British courts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Court drama, sex farce merge in F1 bosss suit Jul 15, 2008
Britain has no formal privacy law, but it is a signatory to the European Convention on Human Rights, which guarantees the right to respect for privacy and family life. Celebrities have increasingly used this clause to fight media exposes. (MSNBC -- Sports)
I Hear Ya: Bush Signs Expanded Wiretap Power into Law Jul 13, 2008
Horvath said that Google would support a comprehensive federal privacy law that establishes uniform standards for safeguarding data on all Web sites. The company, as well as competitors Microsoft and Yahoo. (Scientific American)
One Subpoena Is All It Takes to Reveal Your Online Life Jul 8, 2008
Even more than protecting privacy in specific domains, we need comprehensive privacy laws on what companies may do with the data they collected on us and what legal due process is required to access such records ... A broad approach with ideas from the EU version of privacy law with significant penalties would be much preferable ... I am always impressed when people want to hide behind privacy laws simply because they view their own activities as benign or private. (New York Times)
Google Changes Home Page, Adding Link to Privacy Policy Jul 5, 2008
There are thus ways to store data that are not privacy law evil (pun intended). Posted by Ajay. (New York Times)
Lightning strikes woman while golfing Jul 4, 2008
Durango Fire & Rescue Authority spokesman Dave Abercrombie said he could not release the victim's identity, citing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a federal medical privacy law. Dalton Ranch Golf Club is located about nine miles north of Durango off U.S. Highway 550 at 589 County Road 252. (Durango Herald)
US, EU may align on private data Jun 28, 2008
But several European countries objected, citing violations of their privacy laws ... Paul M. Schwartz, a law professor at the University of California, Berkeley, said such a blanket agreement could transform international privacy law by eliminating a problem that has led to negotiations of "staggering" complexity between Europe and the United States. (Boston Globe)
When public and private collide Jun 28, 2008
Some of them will probably sue him, since although the US has no real privacy law "publication of non-newsworthy, private facts about an individual that would be highly offensive to a reasonable person" is grounds for legal action. Some may be planning more direct action against him. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
U.S. and EU near deal on sharing data Jun 28, 2008
But several European countries objected, citing violations of their privacy laws ... Paul Schwartz, a law professor at the University of California, Berkeley, said such a blanket agreement could transform international privacy law by eliminating a problem that has led to negotiations of "staggering" complexity between Europe and the United States. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Piecemakers Quilt Guild provides quilts for recovering veterans Jun 28, 2008
The existing privacy law prohibits some names from being released and project coordinators will not about these soldiers without assistance from the community. Many of the returning veterans from the Iraq war have emotional and/or physical disabilities. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Beaman posts bond, released 13 years after conviction in ISU murder Jun 27, 2008
Rivers wrote on Jun 27, 2008 7:25 AM:" mav396: in regards to the Lockmiller family, all I can think about is that there is the potential for a murderer on the loose! If the pantagraph knows about this 'other person', what's the status of him/her now? Running for Brazil or sitting tight? In prison for something else? I can't believe there's some privacy law since the media will basically hound anyone suspected of anything (i.e. Richard Jewell). However, it's not that you hear very little about... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
No Special Favors, Candidates Stick to Rules Jun 25, 2008
In the correspondence, many of the constituents' names have been redacted by agencies ranging from the Securities and Exchange Commission to the Pentagon due to federal privacy law so it is impossible to ascertain the results of the inquiries. McCain, as a senior member of the Senate's Commerce Committee, has sent hundreds of letters to the Federal Communications Commission on behalf of his constituents. (ABC News)
Text-message ruling could change corporate policies Jun 22, 2008
"It's going to highlight for businesses the need to think through, 'What kind of information do they need? What kind of access do they need to have? And what kind of documentation do they need to have in place to get that access?'" said Joel Reidenberg, a professor at the Fordham University School of Law and an expert on information privacy law. "A ruling like this is going to force companies to be more nuanced and careful in their data management, and that's a good thing.". (Rapid City Journal, SD)
EDITOR’S MAILBAG (June 19) (15) Jun 20, 2008
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Report Says TSA Violated Privacy Law Jun 20, 2008
View a Sample and Sign Up. Passengers Weren't Told That Brokers Provided Data to Screening Program in '04. (Yahoo News -- Privacy Issues)
Bill Allowing Medical Privacy Intrusion Fails in Sacramento; Anti-Privacy Bill by Auto Insurers Faces Vote Wednesday Jun 18, 2008
-- This bill would create a loophole in the privacy law on behalf of commercial interests by allowing pharmacies to sell patient drug records without a patient's knowledge. -- Once transferred, there is threat of misuse, accidental leaks, and theft. (PR Newswire)
School Principal In Free Speech Case Is Disciplined Herself Jun 14, 2008
Niehoff was suspended without pay for two days this week and ordered to attend workshops or training sessions on federal student privacy law. Superintendent of Schools Alan Beitman, who placed Niehoff on leave, also urged Niehoff to write a formal apology to Doninger and her family, the records show. (FOX61, CT)
Google says it would support U.S. privacy law Jun 12, 2008
WASHINGTON Google Inc. has told a senior Republican lawmaker concerned about privacy that the Internet search and advertising company supports a federal privacy law ... Google told Barton in a letter dated June 6 that it would support creation of a federal Internet privacy law ... Google supports the adoption of a comprehensive federal privacy law that would accomplish several goals such as building consumer trust and protections; creating a uniform framework for privacy, which would create... (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Ontario Privacy Commissioner on Facebook's friends list Jun 6, 2008
Even as Canada's Privacy Commissioner is about to investigate a complaint about Facebook's alleged breach of Canadian privacy law, Ontario's Privacy Commissioner's office is collaborating with the social networking site on a privacy education program ... While Canada's Privacy Commissioner is about to whether Facebook is breaching Canada's privacy laws, Ontario's Privacy Commissioner's office is working in tandem with the social networking site on a privacy protection initiative ... A complaint... (ITBusiness.ca)
Google accused over privacy law Jun 4, 2008
Page last updated at 21:45 GMT, Tuesday, 3 June 2008 22:45 UK. By Maggie Shiels BBC News, Silicon Valley. (BBC News -- Technology)
Facebook violates privacy, Ottawa law students claim Jun 2, 2008
The students, including several dedicated Facebook users, allege the popular social networking website has committed 22 violations of Canadian privacy law. They allege Facebook fails to inform members about how their personal information is disclosed to third parties for advertising and other profit-making activities, and also that it doesn't get permission from users to do so. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
The 50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers in America May 31, 2008
As a partner at Arnold & Porter, he focuses on national security, cybersecurity and technology law and policy, touching on aspects of homeland security, information security, privacy law and the development of homeland security technology. Lee represents clients on novel matters in data security and security breaches, information privacy and security and liability aspects of computer systems and networks. (Law.com)
Facebook faces privacy probe in Canada May 31, 2008
Toronto: Facebook is under the scanner in Canada following allegations by intern law students at the Ottawa-based Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic that the social networking website is violating the nation's privacy laws ... It also violated the privacy law by not allowing users to use its service without consenting to give unnecessary personal information. (Sify)
Normal police investigating how man in driveway got injured May 18, 2008
Niles had cuts, scrapes and contusions when he was found, Normal police Lt. Mark Kotte said Saturday, declining to release more information due to medical privacy law. But a cab driver who took Niles home from downtown Bloomington and another location told police he was not injured when he left the cab. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Social networking apps can pose security risks May 16, 2008
But many others are much less cautious, seeing the risk of social networking as low and the reward as high, says Patricia Sanchez Abril, an assistant professor at the University of Miami's business school who studies privacy law. It is the chosen mode of communication of everyone they know. (Globe and Mail)
Across the area May 14, 2008
He also said privacy law only allows the identification of such a child through a parent's request to a principal or law enforcement official. -- From staff reports. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Richard Ingrams' Week: 'Institutional failure' is the curse of our ... May 10, 2008
Richard Ingrams' Week: 'Institutional failure' is the curse of our times - Richard Ingrams, Columnists - The Independent. from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. (Independent)
Self-Tracheotomy Second One Done By Omaha Man May 10, 2008
An Immanuel Medical Center spokeswoman said federal medical privacy law prevents her from commenting on Wilder's situation. Copyright 2008 by. (7 KETV Omaha)
Should Web Search Data Be Stored? May 8, 2008
Kevin Bankston is a staff attorney at the specializing in free speech and privacy law ... My organization, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, thinks that the current electronic privacy law -- the (ECPA) -- gives strong legal protections to your search terms, just as it protects the email you store with Internet services. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy May 8, 2008
Information on international privacy laws and standards, including the recently enacted EU Data Protection Directive and proposals for Canada and the US. Also see the ... This page contains updates on workplace privacy law, a summary of developments in the field, and resources for employees and employers. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Government Web site posts Italian incomes May 2, 2008
"It's a clear violation of privacy law," said consumer group ADOC. "A danger for an increase in crime and violence as the data are an irresistible source for criminals.". ADOC said the fact that tax return forms do not include a request for consent to the data being published means their appearance on the Internet was clearly illegal. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Northwestern escapes DOJ subpoena Apr 21, 2008
In a 16-page decision, U.S. Chief District Judge Charles Kocoras denied the governments request to obtain patient medical records from Northwestern, citing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Illinois medical privacy law. Northwestern received the subpoena in December, a month after obstetrician/gynecologist Cassing Hammond, a member of Northwesterns staff and medical school faculty, was served with subpoenas seeking his patient records. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Virginia Senator Seeks To Amend Privacy Law Apr 16, 2008
The measure would add a "safe harbor" provision to a 1974 federal privacy law, which would allow school officials to release information if it's deemed necessary to protect the student or the general public ... School administrators have said fear of violating federal privacy laws has made it difficult to respond effectively to troubled students like Seung-Hui Cho, the troubled Virginia Tech student who killed 32 people before taking his own life. (KWTX.com, TX)
Secret sex network target of Barclay investigation Apr 12, 2008
The Invasion of Privacy law states that a person commits an offense when filming someone without his/her knowledge and using the videotapes or photography for sexual gratification, recording a person in full or partial nudity or filming someone who has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Taping sexual acts without consent would also fall into this category as a violation of privacy. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Canadian firms putting lock on data privacy Apr 10, 2008
Ms. Albornoz Mulligan notes that privacy laws vary around the world, but Canada benefits from having national legislation ... And that, says Michael Geist, a University of Ottawa professor specializing in Internet and e-commerce, is a flaw in the Canadian privacy laws ... "Canadian privacy law puts a lot of restrictions on the data, but U.S. laws like the Patriot Act say that government can have a lot of access to private data. If Canadian data gets transferred to the U.S., there are a lot... (Globe and Mail)
• Effectiveness of medical privacy law is questioned Apr 9, 2008
Effectiveness of medical privacy law is questioned - Los Angeles Times ... Effectiveness of medical privacy law is questioned ... By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer April 9, 2008 WASHINGTON -- When Congress passed a federal medical privacy law more than a decade ago, it was hailed as a new level of protection for patients nationwide. (Q13.com, WA)
Google sued for Street View privacy invasion Apr 8, 2008
Photographs of people in street could breach European privacy law, says technology lawyer. The internet could help you buy or sell your home and potentially save you time and money. (VNUNet.com)
Top of the Hill Apr 5, 2008
As a state legislator, Speier achieved an impressive succession of victories for consumers, most notably her determined three-year push to overcome the resistance of the banking industry to produce the nation's strongest financial privacy law. In retrospect, one of her bills that did not pass demonstrates her foresight: a 2006 bill that would have strengthened consumer protections against subprime loans. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Defense lawyers fight DNA sampling on the sly Apr 4, 2008
"Police can take a DNA sample from anyone, anytime, for any reason without raising oversight by any court," said Elizabeth Joh, a law professor at University of California, Davis, who studies the intersection of genetics and privacy law. "I don't think a lot of people understand that.". (International Herald Tribune)
Private donations sought to maintain library service for Springvale residents Apr 3, 2008
With library officials indicating that disclosure of information from patron records would violate a state library privacy law, Springvale residents haven t received the assurance sought. If Springvale is eliminated from Petoskey s library territory, a township resident would need to purchase a non-resident card currently priced at 85 per year to maintain borrowing privileges. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Somalian convicted of assaulting Metro Vancouver woman deported Apr 1, 2008
A federal law states that deportees must be sent back to their country of birth and the last country where they lived, but an official said the federal privacy law prevents the agency from disclosing which country he was deported to. Font. (Canada.com)
Photo request may have led to job dismissal Mar 30, 2008
District officials, citing privacy law, have repeatedly declined to explain publicly why the district elected not to renew Lynch's contract after he had taught at Durango High for two years. But Barter's letter to Lynch, dated Monday, gives perhaps the fullest explanation to date. (Durango Herald)
Medical center staff sacked for Spears snooping Mar 16, 2008
UCLA officials reveal they sent a memo to all staff when Spears was admitted to hospital, warning employees that snooping through a celebrity patient's records would be considered a violation of federal patient privacy law the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The email read, "Please remember that any unauthorized access by a workforce member will be subject to disciplinary action, which could include termination.". (WOKR13 Rochester)
MySpace page evolves with scandal Mar 16, 2008
American University Professor Chris Simpson, an expert in Internet and privacy law, said there is no expectation of privacy when it comes to social networking Web sites. If you post photos or comments, there is a chance your information can end up on the front page of The New York Times, although in most cases it won't. (CNN -- Tech)
IP Address: Partially Personal Information Feb 25, 2008
My about whether Google s records of the Internet Protocol address should be considered personal information under privacy law, brought two comments from Googlers: , an engineer, and from , Google s global privacy counsel ... That being said, privacy laws are very complex and vary at the federal and state level. (New York Times)
Star columnist earns digital pioneer award Feb 23, 2008
A professor of common law at the University of Ottawa, Geist also holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and e-commerce law and is a leading Canadian expert on privacy law. His column in the Star, called "Law Bytes," has been syndicated around the world and is now published by the Ottawa Citizen, the Vancouver Sun and the BBC.. (Toronto Star)
Police want records of slain therapist's patients Feb 16, 2008
Federal medical privacy law restricts access to patient records, and New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said the scope of what would be released to them it is not clear. Kelly said police are working through the district attorney in an attempt to get a court order allowing access. (CNN -- US)
Editorial: There are just too many (Feb. 5) Feb 6, 2008
Not only is she mean, she is in violation of privacy law. My granddaughter is 12 years old and has been picked on and embarrassed in front of the class by this teacher. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Fake security camera stirs tempest in a toilet Feb 5, 2008
Quebec privacy law prohibits companies from "recording" personal information and Second Cup described the camera as a "non-working decoy." ... "One of the weird things about this area of law is the fact that it is designed in many ways to protect people's feelings," said David Fraser, a privacy lawyer based in Halifax. (Globe and Mail -- National)
‘Inappropriate touching' probe continues Jan 27, 2008
The name of the former assistant at the school has not been released by the Caldwell County School System, for reasons of employer-employee privacy law, or Lenoir Police Department. LPD Capt. Scott Brown said no formal charges have been brought against the person implicated in the alleged incidents. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Sears employee diagnosed with TB Jan 26, 2008
She declined to confirm how many employees were tested and to identify the employee who tested positive, citing health information privacy law. TB typically hits the lungs, but it can spread and affect the kidneys and glands if it reaches the bloodstream. (Crain's Chicago Business)
IP is personal, says EU official Jan 23, 2008
Germany's data protection commissioner, Peter Scharr, leads the EU group preparing a report on how well the privacy policies of internet search engines operated by Google, Yahoo, Microsoft and others comply with EU privacy law. He told a European Parliament hearing on online data protection that when someone is identified by an IP, or Internet protocol, address "then it has to be regarded as personal data.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
EU: IP Addresses Are Personal Information Jan 22, 2008
Germany's data protection commissioner, Peter Scharr, leads the EU group prepari 00000575 ng a report on how well the privacy policies of Internet search engines operated by Google Inc., Yahoo Inc., Microsoft Corp. and others comply with EU privacy law. He told a European Parliament hearing on online data protection that when someone is identified by an IP, or Internet protocol, address "then it has to be regarded as personal data.". (CBS News)
Copyright reform a potential threat to privacy Jan 22, 2008
Once the incident was discovered, Sony BMG was hit with class-action lawsuits in both the United States and Canada, with allegations of violations of privacy law, breach of contract and tort claims. Stoddart's objections to the proposed copyright reforms extend beyond just DRM. Her letter also calls attention to provisions that are likely to require Internet service providers to retain customer information for up to one year based solely on the request of a private company alleging copyright... (Toronto Star)
EU official says IP address is personal Jan 22, 2008
Germany's data protection commissioner Peter Scharr leads the EU group currently preparing a report on how well the privacy policies of Internet search engines operated by Google Inc., Yahoo Inc., Microsoft Corp. and others comply with existing EU privacy law. (Msnbc. (MSNBC -- Crime)
When public and private collide Jan 22, 2008
Some of them will probably sue him, since although the US has no real privacy law "publication of non-newsworthy, private facts about an individual that would be highly offensive to a reasonable person" is grounds for legal action. Some may be planning more direct action against him. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Report Says TSA Violated Privacy Law Jan 22, 2008
View a Sample and Sign Up. Passengers Weren't Told That Brokers Provided Data to Screening Program in '04. (Yahoo News -- Privacy Issues)
Ouster of principal surprises Jan 12, 2008
Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Washing machines to pry on people Jan 9, 2008
A discussion paper by the commission on a review of Australian privacy law states that, "Some uses of RFID technology raise privacy concerns". "In particular, concerns arise about the ability of agencies, organisations or individuals to surreptitiously collect a variety of data related to the same person; track individuals as they walk in public places (airports, train stations, stores); enhance profiles through the monitoring of consumer behaviour in stores; and read the details of clothes and... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Brit Blindsided by Phil -- Hospital Acts Curiously Jan 7, 2008
It is absolutely against all privacy law for the hospital to allow a "TV doctor" or anyone else into a locked ward to see a patient who was not informed of his visit. Her parents invitation means nothing as by law she is an adult and they cannot consent for her. (TMZ.com)
