Privacy law

In today’s world the definition of privacy is being challenged because of the internet and the way we are use it. The internet is place where you able to share anything with the world, you can do this with sharing all the information you want about yourself or being “anonymous”. The ability to have a choice of anonymity and privacy is something that is valued on the internet According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, the definition of privacy “is the state or condition of being free from being…

collection of Metadata is a Breach of Privacy: Edward Snowden, a hero The government habitually does things which go against what the American people stand for. The highly unethical collection of metadata is a prime example. What is metadata? Metadata is defined as "structured information that describes, explains, locates, or otherwise makes it easier to retrieve, use, or manage an information resource."(Is metadata collected by the government a threat to your privacy? Kassner). Edward Snowden…

what our privacy would be like when it comes to gaining access to records. These two Acts almost contradict one another because for The Freedom of Information Act it allows a much easier access to government information in executive branch agency records. This Act also goes beyond that and will give one permission to get access to veteran’s military information of veterans who were deceased on duty. The Privacy Act then makes it harder for an individual to obtain someone’s personal privacy…

Last updated 23 Dec 2016 Foyle Legal is committed to protecting your privacy with your rights and needs in mind. This privacy statement is aimed to provide an outline on how we handle your personal and sensitive information. Your Consent You have no obligation to disclose personal or sensitive information when you visit the Foyle Legal website. If you choose to provide information voluntarily, the information you provided will used to assist you with your enquiry, or to offer other services…

Alaimo’s rights under Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 USC § 791 et seq. and the Connecticut State law claims for Workers Compensation Retaliation, Connecticut General Statue § 31-290a, on failure to pay wages and Conn. Gen. Stats 31-76b false light invasion of privacy. Additionally, Alaimo alleges violations of 29 USC § 791 based on federal labor laws, related to Fair Labor…

Homeland Security (DHS), the establishment of the USA Patriot Act impacted social policy also. The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001, was established and signed into law on October 26, 2001 while George W. Bush was in office (USA PATRIOT Act of 2001). These 342 pages have been dealing…

The Democratic Party, Republican Party, as well as the Libertarian Party oppose this proposition. Proposition 60 will require performers in adult films to use condoms the filming of sexual intercourse. Many may not know this, but since 1992 the law has already required condom use for all adult…

collecting and storing of personal information is a matter of national security, this collection of data is actually an invasion of privacy and is not a crucial aspect of protecting our nation. The NSA has the capability to monitor anyone and everyone’s personal information transmitted through almost all online or satellite methods. This gathering of data is an invasion of privacy and should not be allowed by the United Sates government. One would think that such actions are unconstitutional;…

Josh Such in his “The Internet Hasn’t Killed Privacy – But It Has Changed It Forever”, addresses the topic about how the internet is not dead and explains that not enough is being done to protect the privacy when huge amount of personal info is posted online he believes that “privacy is not dead. It’s just changing forms”. Meanwhile, Daniel Newman in his article “there is no privacy on the internet of things”, addresses the topic, why there is no privacy on the Internet and explains that…

Not all websites are created equal. There are many reasons for this inconsistency in website quality, including: age of information, how often the website is updated, and the credibility of the author. For this reason finding an article using a simple google search is difficult, because you will never know if the article you are looking at is spreading misinformation, biased views, or even plagiarism. On a controversial issue such as the NSA, (National Security Agency) a government agency…