Privacy Rights

Learn about your evolving rights during the Information Age, and get guidance on what's protected vs. what's not.

How private are your medical records?
Whether medical records are computerized, online, or simply on paper, there is always an element of human error and the danger of misappropriation. So, just how private are your medical records?
June 11, 2024 · 4 min read
Privacy and technology: Is technology doing away with our privacy?
Since the advent of the smartphone, more people have come to rely on the many services it can provide. But unencrypted data can expose to almost anyone where you are and where you've been. At what point do privacy concerns trump convenience?
June 11, 2024 · 4 min read
What Are Your Privacy Rights When You Work From Home?
After a switch to working from home, it's easy to find yourself conducting personal tasks during work time. But what if that personal business is sensitive? Here, we take a look at what kinds of privacy rights workers have in their homes.
April 19, 2024 · 4 min read
Smile, you're on my cellphone: Camera phones and privacy
The Video Voyeurism Prevention Act was passed in Congress to prevent invasions of privacy. What does this mean? It means you have some rights.
April 4, 2024 · 3 min read
When can the police stop and frisk you on the street?
A look at the history of 'stop and frisk,' and the circumstances required to make its use legal.
April 3, 2024 · 3 min read
The basics of attorney client privilege
This privilege is important because it allows a client the comfort to disclose all necessary factual information to an attorney without fear that such discussions will harm the client's case. But what does it cover, and how does it differ in certain states?
April 3, 2024 · 2 min read
How small businesses can be compliant with the GDPR
If your company operates in Europe, you must comply with the European Union's Global Data Protection Regulation. This primer shows how.
November 2, 2023 · 3 min read
School lockers: What can a teacher search?
Though it's legal for a school to search a locker without a warrant, there are limitations to determine when they can and can't.
April 4, 2023 · 4 min read
Free speech primer: What can you say?
The First Amendment, aka the right to freedom of speech, gives you the right to speak freely on any subject without government restriction or penalties. Can you really say or write anything you want?
April 4, 2023 · 4 min read
Do internet filters abridge free speech?
Internet filtering systems operate by searching for particular words, phrases, and block any website that meets their filtering criteria. Quite often, the filter blocks websites that are harmless or even educational. Is there anything you can do?
April 3, 2023 · 4 min read