Privacy needs more protection Aug 15, 2008
International human rights instruments - and a growing number of domestic human rights charters, such as those in Victoria and the ACT - answer the question clearly by expressly protecting both freedom of expression and the right to privacy. This is precisely the balance the commission has built into its recommended reform. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
'Card Check' would violate worker privacy Aug 15, 2008
Incredibly, Don Young was one of just a small handful of Republicans to join Nancy Pelosi and the liberals in Congress in stripping away workers' right to privacy in voting ... I will stand up for each worker's right to privacy in choosing whether to join a union. (Anchorage Daily News)
* Big Apple may turn into Big Brother, groups warn Aug 15, 2008
Donna Lieberman, director of the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), said the idea of tracking the movements of millions of people was an assault on the countrys historical respect for the right to privacy and the freedom to be left alone. The NYCLU is pressing the New York police to release further details of its intentions under freedom of information laws. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Blink and you'll miss a blight for sore eyes Aug 13, 2008
This is bitterly disappointing, not only for me but for my neighbours, and it highlights an important point: Street View is a massive violation of blurry people's right to privacy. Since the Australian launch of the new street-level photographic mapping tool, examples have flooded in of Google's unfeeling humiliation of the blurry. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Rowling loses battle over photo Aug 13, 2008
The author complained that David's right to privacy had been infringed and sought to prevent future publication. The judge said the law did not provide celebrities with "a press-free zone for their children in respect of absolutely everything they choose to do". (Yahoo News -- Harry Potter)
Privacy exemption for SMEs to go Aug 13, 2008
Much attention has focused on the effect on the media of the foreshadowed recommendation to create a new tort, or "right to privacy" - a radical development that media lawyers warn could cripple investigative reporting. But the biggest impact will be on business. (The Age)
Google to Congress: We don't do DPI like NebuAd with our ads Aug 12, 2008
Google's formal answers to the House Committee's questions paint the picture of a company that's committed to protecting both its bottom line and a user's right to privacy. Overall, the search giant comes off looking pretty good here, and it may look even better once more of the corporate answers to these questions come in. (Ars Technica)
Egypt demanding data from cyber cafs users: NGO Aug 10, 2008
"The Egyptian government imposed a new measure which increases the extent of censorship on Internet users and violates their right to privacy," the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information said in a statement. According to the NGO, clients at Internet cafs must provide "their names, email and phone numbers, before they use the Internet.". (Yahoo! Asia News)
British paper apologizes for false story Aug 9, 2008
"Buckingham Palace has always maintained that members of the royal family have a right to privacy, particularly in relation to their personal health," the palace said in a statement. The Standard's apology came two weeks after a judge made an important privacy ruling in Britain's High Court. (Boston Globe)
It's clear that the Iraq surge isn't working Aug 7, 2008
And so we were asked to surrender the right to privacy, and the notion that every person accused has a right to counsel, to see the evidence against them and to demand an impartial hearing by exercising their right to file a writ of habeas corpus. So whether you're a supporter or an opponent of the war, the surge has not worked. (Albany Times Union)
Palace denies Prince Philip prostate cancer scare Aug 7, 2008
It continued: 'Buckingham Palace has always maintained that members of the Royal Family have a right to privacy, particularly in relation to their personal health. For this reason, we have always refused to confirm or deny the persistent rumours that circulate about their health, particularly during the quieter news months. (Daily Mail)
Palace denies Prince Philip has cancer Aug 7, 2008
"We believe there has been a serious breach of the Duke of Edinburgh's right to privacy and we will be taking this issue to the Press Complaints Commission," the statement said. "We will be asking the PCC to remind all editors of their obligations.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Business Moguls at Orgies Deserve Their Privacy Aug 6, 2008
The courts have made a start by effectively ruling that Mosley's right to privacy was abused, and that a businessman such as Firsht shouldn't be casually defamed. The punishments need to be much harsher. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
No, Domo Arigato, Mr. Robocaller Aug 5, 2008
"We don't want an outright ban, but citizens have a right to privacy. If someone wants to opt out, he should be allowed to do it." ... "But people have a right to privacy in their own homes and our experts feel we're on safe ground.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 4, 2008 Aug 5, 2008
In effect, they threw out the Fourth Amendment of our Constitution, yours and my right to privacy. Nixon is smiling in his grave. (North County Times)
Teacher privacy ruling a dangerous misstep Aug 4, 2008
Madsen wrote that the material in a teacher s file relating to allegations of sexual misconduct involving students is not information that is protected by the right to privacy. It does not pertain to the intimate details of one s personal and private life but is instead information about alleged specific instances of misconduct occurring in the course of the teacher s performance of his or her public duties the kind of information that this court has specifically identified as not encompassed by... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Protesters at RNC will be a varied bunch Aug 4, 2008
Ben Plunkett s events will include speeches and dramatic presentations on everything from education and the right to privacy to health care and the U.S. foreign policy on arms sales. The Genocide Intervention Network of Minnesota plans to set up a mock refugee camp to highlight violence in Darfur. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Street View needs to watch the signs Aug 3, 2008
To be clear, Google respects an individual s right to privacy. We have privacy protections built into all of our products. (Financial Times)
Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling Loses Privacy Case Aug 3, 2008
They sued claiming the photograph breached the child's right to privacy, and publishing it was misuse of private information. Free Press. (Yahoo News -- Harry Potter)
Google accused on privacy views Aug 2, 2008
He added: "Google respects an individual's right to privacy. We have privacy protections built into all of our products. Google's comments to the court irked the NLPC which it said came as the search giant asserted a robust defence of its privacy policies to Joel Anderson, a Republican member of California State Assembly. Mr Anderson aired his worries about the effect a search advertising tie-up between Yahoo and Google would have on personal privacy in a letter to Jerry Brown, California's... (BBC News)
Don’t read private diary arbitrarily Aug 2, 2008
Lest I be misunderstood, children do not enjoy a right to privacy. Their privacy is a privilege that can be suspended at parental discretion, but said discretion should not be exercised arbitrarily, as did your husband. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
MOWAC condemns ethical disregard on child abuse reporting Aug 2, 2008
The statement reminded the media that the practice violated Article 3 of the Juvenile Justice Act, which states that "a juvenile has the right to privacy during arrest, investigation or trial of the offence and at any other stage of the cause of the matter". "The Children's Act, 1998 (Act 5600 Article 39 (1) also clearly states that no person shall publish any information that may lead to the identification of the child in any manner before a Family Tribunal, except with the permission of the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Pesky calls: SC suggests 'call registry' Aug 1, 2008
Reacting to a common complaint of millions, the Supreme Court on Thursday maintained that the year-old 'National Do-Not-Call Registry' (NDNCR) has just not worked as telemarketers have continued to breach the citizen's right to privacy, and suggested that NDNRC should be replaced by a 'call registry' that is, those wishing to receive telemarketers' calls should register themselves for the purpose ... Right to privacy is primary: SC. (India Times, India)
Google Under Fire for 'Breathtaking' Hypocrisy, New Report Shows Just How Much Personal Information is Available Through Google Street View Aug 1, 2008
The organization is a strong supporter of property rights and has become increasingly alarmed at how technologies like Google's Street, Google Earth and other Internet technologies have eroded American's fundamental right to privacy. You can view the Google Street View document at: You can read the more from the court filing at: You can read more on Assemblyman Joel Anderson's exchange with Google, Yahoo, and Attorney General Jerry Brown here. (PR Newswire)
Motion goes to judge (73) Aug 1, 2008
Police violated Wade Petersen s Constitutional right to privacy when they arrested him at his parents Butte home last October in connection with a deadly hit-and-run accident, lawyers claimed during a motion hearing in Butte district court Thursday ... Citizens of Montana have a greater right to privacy than provided by the U.S. Constitution, Jackson said ... She said the officer didn t breach the Petersens right to privacy because no gate blocked the driveway and no signs indicated it was... (Montana Standard, MT)
Disconnect unregistered telemarketing companies: Supreme Court ... Aug 1, 2008
Justice Mathur told Additional Solicitor-General Gopal Subramanian that the fundamental right to privacy of mobile phone users was being violated by some telemarketing companies which had been making the calls despite their registration with the Do Not Call Registry. The Bench said the government had failed to curb the menace as it seemed to support these companies rather than looking into the plight of the common man. (Hindu)
When no tolerance policies go to far Aug 1, 2008
However, her right to privacy carried the day among the judges by only 6-5, as the dissenters pointed out that it was, after all, prescription-strength ibuprofen they were after and that officials proceeded based on information from an informant. (The majority apparently holds junior-high-age informants in lower regard. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Panel considers health 'standards and sanctions' Jul 30, 2008
Dr. Lawrence Sands, chief health officer for the Southern Nevada Health District in Las Vegas, told the lawmakers that the hepatitis C outbreak showed "the challenge we face is balancing the right to privacy with the need to investigate crime.". The outbreak, which led to the largest public health notification operation in U.S. history, has been traced to two "source patients" treated July 25, 2007, and Sept. 21, 2007, at the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada, an outpatient clinic in Las... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Offender won't have to register Jul 30, 2008
He argued it was unconstitutional on several grounds, including that it was unreasonable search and seizure, and that it violated his right to privacy. But his main argument was that the law was not in effect when he committed his crimes, that it was punishment applied to him retroactively. (Anchorage Daily News)
Crime maps to show offences for every street in Britain Jul 29, 2008
However, there is still confusion amongst some forces over the level of detail that can be published amid concerns it could breach crime victims' right to privacy. There are also concerns that publishing details of neighbourhood crime could affect house prices or that burglars could use the websites as a tool to target as yet untroubled neighbourhoods. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Majority wants testing for all Jul 28, 2008
These are kids and they have the right to privacy. It is up to parents to decide the best action to be taken in a situation of drug abuse. (Montana Standard, MT)
Editor's Notebook Jul 28, 2008
This state has the distinction of having the highest rates of HIV and AIDS in the entire nation, with the exception of Washington, D.C. The government doesn't reveal detailed figures for places with relatively small populations, like Columbia and Rensselaer counties, because that might make it possible to identify individuals, who have a right to privacy and could face discrimination at work or in their community if the public knew their HIV status. Those same concerns explain why we seldom... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Rowling loses battle over photo Jul 27, 2008
The author complained that David's right to privacy had been infringed and sought to prevent future publication. The judge said the law did not provide celebrities with "a press-free zone for their children in respect of absolutely everything they choose to do". (Yahoo News -- Harry Potter)
FoI: Iyabo Obasanjo Tasks Media On Quality Reporting Jul 27, 2008
The theme of this year's lecture was "Freedom of Information: Balancing the public's right to know against the individual's right to privacy.". In her words:" I agree that apart from politicians being seen as bad eggs in the society, but similar impression is being created in the minds of many people that journalists, lawyers and many others are not different. Senator Chris Anyanwu came up with a bill one day in the Senate; she asked if she could put my name. The next day it was reported that I... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Incident on Baghdad's Airport Road Jul 27, 2008
I would never violate a Soldier's right to privacy and unlike you would never interfere with an ongoing investigation. " Like the residents of Haditha, the Mehdi, Youssef, and Ahmed families now want justice. "The flames in our hearts over Suroor's death will not die until God orders justice upon the people whose hands are soaked in her blood," Suroor Shahid Ahmed's sister, Tahani Shahid Ahmed told TIME in a written statement this week. "We just want to know the reason that they killed him,"... (Time.com)
Human rights barrister will be new Director of Public Prosecutions Jul 26, 2008
A long-standing supporter of the right to privacy, the 45-year-old silk is best known for challenging the Government in a string of high-profile cases in recent years, often using Labour's Human Rights Act. As DPP Mr Starmer will run the Crown Prosecution Service. (Daily Mail)
Motor racing chief wins 'Nazi' orgy lawsuit Jul 25, 2008
Sang Tan / APFormula One chiefMax Mosley was awarded $120,000 in damages Thursday in a case whichwill have huge implications for Britons' right to privacy and the media's freedom to publish. More coverage. (MSNBC -- International)
Brad Pitt ticked off about pap pics of his kids playing in their ... Jul 25, 2008
when an actor/actress makes all this money off of movies that we pay to see, they lose their right to privacy. No, it's not fair, but it's life. (Los Angeles Times)
Expulsion may be delegated Jul 25, 2008
"I thought the new policy would be more about procedure and right to privacy. I didn't think the last expulsion hearing would result in suggesting giving up the right to hear expulsions. Things could have been done to prevent it being so difficult," said board member Helen Dodson. The board decided to hold a vote on the item after members had time to fully review and think about the issue. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Sex is not in the public's interest Jul 25, 2008
Over the 10 years that followed, various public figures used this notion of right to privacy to investigate and test their legal recourse. There was the infamous case of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, who sued because their wedding photos were published without approval (they won 15,000); and the exposure of Naomi Campbell's attendance at a Narcotics Anonymous meeting (3500). (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Philadelphia TV Anchor Accused Of Hacking Rival's E-mail Jul 23, 2008
an attorney (no relation to Alycia Lane) and author of the forthcoming book "People in Glass Houses: The Right to Privacy in the Age of Electronic Voyeurism" (Beacon 2009), said the case underscores how little people really have. It's not just criminal attempts to access information that are troubling, he said, it's the variety of ways that personal communication can be monitored in the workplace. (InformationWeek)
Radovan Karadzic arrested in Serbia Jul 23, 2008
swissinfo - Swiss internal affairs- swissinfo. July 22, 2008 - 11:03 AM. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Key Rosenberg evidence to stay secret Jul 23, 2008
"He has, in our view, forfeited any reasonable right to privacy" by speaking publicly about the case, Vladeck told the court, referring to Greenglass. It was not discussed in the proceedings whether Ethel Rosenberg would be eligible for a posthumous pardon if evidence came to light clearing her. (MSNBC -- Crime)
SC tells media to exercise restraint in Aarushi case Jul 23, 2008
"Can freedom of press be allowed to degenerate into a licence to malign the character of a dead person? Does our Constitution not guarantee the right to privacy even to the dead," Singh said and sought a direction to restrain the media from publishing stories till the investigation into the crime was complete. Related Stories. (Times of India)
Portland officer faces firing for lying about surgery Jul 23, 2008
KelsoLesbian wrote on Jul 22, 2008 10:38 AM:" This is BS. Leave the cop alone. She has the right to privacy just like the rest of us. " ... longview citizen wrote on Jul 22, 2008 12:47 PM:" Once again we have an issue of right to privacy. This officer however blew it when she informed folks questioning her it was for gall bladder surgery she should have stated I would rather not discuss it. As far as the $1000.00 dollar assistance yes she did recieve it and disclose she was having gall bladder... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Swiss optimistic ahead of WTO talks Jul 22, 2008
Last week both of them insisted on the right to privacy for the head of the armed forces amid criticism that some media were running a defamation campaign. Nef said he is suing the publishers of a leading tabloid newspaper for breaching his rights as an individual. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Expert warns of bold but risky genocide charges Jul 20, 2008
Army chief insists on right to privacy ... "Enough is enough. I'm not only head of the armed forces but I remain a human being and a citizen who has a right to privacy," said Nef in news conference at the defence ministry on Thursday. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
West Nile virus twice found near Route 9 Jul 20, 2008
He wrote that the right to privacy outweighs the public's right to know an official's investments, debts, private income, family members' employment, and children's names. However, the city must release residential property holdings and a spouse's name. (Boston Globe)
Library confrontation during search for girl heats up privacy debate Jul 20, 2008
editorgirl62 wrote on Jul 19, 2008 4:49 PM:" I understand the right to privacy - as a former journalist and now as a freelance writer, I would never betray the confidence of an information. BUT, for the record, if any of my young daughters go missing, I give my full consent for law enforcement personnel to search anything, anywhere at any time without waiting hours for a warrant. I would want my daughters back alive...not like Brooke. ". MRS. wrote on Jul 19, 2008 3:48 PM:" Why didn't they just... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Letters to the editor (July 11) Jul 19, 2008
and I'll bet he believes the constitution says its OK to abort "unwanted kids" under some "right to privacy" clause hidden in it only when viewed as a hidden word game. " Arielifan wrote on Jul 11, 2008 6:14 PM:" bigmike45, again you show that you don't know or understand the difference between peace and appeasement. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Council passes sewer, recycling resolutions Jul 18, 2008
We have a right to privacy and to not be disturbed at all hours of the night. Our rights are being infringed on and I want something done about it. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Ask Maggie Rose: Discussing financial matters in later life Jul 18, 2008
I like it that your husband is concerned about your parents right to privacy. He actually has a valid point. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
LETTERS: NCT, July 15, 2008 Jul 16, 2008
That's the tiniest violin in the world playing just for you, the citizen whose legal right to privacy was just rolled back, thanks to an overbearing president and the bunch of pushovers in charge of safeguarding your freedoms, the Constitution and those pesky checks and balances from abuse of power. It was good while it lasted. (North County Times)
Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling Loses Privacy Case Jul 16, 2008
They sued claiming the photograph breached the child's right to privacy, and publishing it was misuse of private information. Free Press. (Yahoo News -- Harry Potter)
YOUTUBE BLOG: http://www.youtube.com/blog?entry=AnA3ulGpWsE Jul 16, 2008
Why are youtube so cavaleer with our right to privacy ... Why are youtube so cavaleer with our right to privacy. (USA Today -- Tech)
Court drama, sex farce merge in F1 bosss suit Jul 15, 2008
Whatever he decides will have huge implications for Britons right to privacy and the medias freedom to publish. Its advancing the interpretation of the balance to be struck between respect for individuals private and family life and the right to freedom of expression, said Caroline Kean, a partner at media-law specialists Wiggin. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Religious Right and the Republican ... Jul 15, 2008
Thus, the relationship between Republicans and the Christian Right was born; Republicans were critical of the constitutional right to privacy, which the Supreme Court said protected a woman s right to choose. Democrats, on the other hand, were against discrimination based on sexual orientation and favored a constitutional right to privacy. (Suite101.com)
Editorial: Surveillance should require warrant Jul 14, 2008
We're lucky to live in a country where this scenario is not a possibility, but the newest Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which was signed into law last week, is a step in that direction when it comes to keeping our right to privacy ... Having the government listening to your personal calls and reading your messages is a far cry from having it search your home with no warrant, but both violate the same basic principle: the right to privacy ... But our Congress -- including both... (Daily Collegian, PA)
RFID Tracking Allows Prisons to More Closely Monitor Inmates Jul 14, 2008
Like many Americans, I take our right to privacy very seriously, but when you have been convicted of a crime and you are in a prison, I don't see how you have the right to argue this. " What will draw the line, according to Killino, is embedding an RFID tag into a human being. In 2004, the approved of an that can be implanted in humans for medical purposes. "I don't know if they would ever go that far in our lifetime," said Killino. "That would put you into the argument of cruel and unusual... (Datamation)
An unlikely crusader for privacy Jul 14, 2008
On this occasion he has taken the step of defending his right to privacy by making a candid admission of an interest in sadomasochism going back more than 40 years ... His demand for a right to privacy in his sexual life has drawn supporters from unlikely quarters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
* Hair today, history tomorrow Jul 13, 2008
Others contend that the hobby is a violation of a basic right to privacy. Historians have used DNA tests on hair obtained from collectors to determine, for instance, that Thomas Jefferson had fathered a child with one of his slaves, and that Beethoven suffered from lead poisoning. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Obama a flip-flopper? Jul 13, 2008
Consider the 4th Amendement right to privacy ... Consider the 4th Amendement right to privacy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
McCain newly assertive on judicial philosophy Jul 8, 2008
McCain mostly soothed his base s concerns when, flanked by admired elders of the conservative legal movement, he delivered a May 6 speech that Jeffery Toobin wrote in the New Yorker amounted to a dog whistle for the right that made clear that he d nominate judges who are skeptical of the right to privacy that upholds the landmark abortion rights decision Roe v. Wade. McCain wants to appoint people like [Bush nominees] Roberts and Alito, University of Chicago law professor and informal Obama... (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Rowling loses battle over photo Jul 8, 2008
The author complained that David's right to privacy had been infringed and sought to prevent future publication. The judge said the law did not provide celebrities with "a press-free zone for their children in respect of absolutely everything they choose to do". (Yahoo News -- Harry Potter)
Monday, July 7, 2008 Jul 8, 2008
"While I admire their devotion to their faith, I would ask of them to be more respectful to one's right to privacy in one's home. Recently, two of them approached me, and while I respectfully told them I was not interested in talking to them, they proceeded to question me!" s. "S I'm a Mormon and I agree with you completely. There's a line between 'religious minister' and 'pushy salesman,' and lots of these kids are just too young and too zealous to recognize the difference." JD. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
