Net stirs public records debate; privacy vies with free speech in struggle of the information stage
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The mounting conflict between access and privacy pointed out by the increasing use of the Internet is discussed.More than 100 information privacy bills were debated in the 105th Congress, and the state legislatures debated more than 1000 in the 1998 cycle. After two decades of increasing access to public records, some experts see a return to the protection of privacy.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 2000
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E-litigation; Internet privacy
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Issues regarding the rapidly developing law of Internet privacy are discussed. Many online companies have used self-regulatory efforts to prevent litigation, and no court has yet ruled on whether visiting a site with a posted privacy policy qualifies as a binding agreement to abide by that policy. Legislation includes the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 2000
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Internet privacy; enforcement actions
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The need for companies to have Web site privacy policies for sites collecting personal information and mandating affirmative consent opt-in for this collection. Guidelines for developing the policies are given, and case law is reviewed.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 2001
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