Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act
Platform for Privacy Protection
You can sue a government agency for releasing private information about you under certain circumstances. For example, if you could have reasonably expected that agency to provide protection from the invasion of privacy or if you have a signed contract that guarantees privacy, you could sue that agency.
Well as for privacy on the Internet I think we should continue to self regulate and NOT rely on government intervention. Everyone should hold the owners of web sites and other online service accountable. As for personal privacy elsewhere we need to hold our governments to the same standards. As an American citizen I am outraged by the intrusiveness of my government upon it's citizens and peoples across the world. We need to support all efforts to reestablish a long held civil liberty and human right of privacy.
Abdul Raman Saad. has written: 'Personal data & privacy protection' -- subject(s): Data protection, Law and legislation, Privacy, Right of, Records, Right of Privacy
Privacy Policies
Children's Online Protection Privacy Act
Yes, organizations in Australia must comply with both the Information Privacy Principles (IPPs) and the National Privacy Principles (NPPs) depending on their status. The IPPs apply to state and territory government agencies, while the NPPs are relevant for private sector organizations and certain Australian Government agencies. Compliance with both sets of principles is essential to ensure adequate protection of personal information and adherence to privacy laws.
The law that governs the use of personal data and privacy protection in the European Union is called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Americans regard privacy as a fundamental right. The Supreme Court has determined that the fourth amendment creates a "right to privacy", and has recognized its potency as a source of individual privacy protection. The right of the people to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures is "one of the essential and fundamental liberties" secured by the Bill of Rights. (Mayer, 1992) Employers and employees are often subject to privacy laws. The Privacy Act, for example, applies to employee information in federal government institutions. The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act applies to employee information in federal works, undertakings, and businesses.
For several decades, various groups have worked tirelessly for privacy rights, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and Privacy International. These organizations advocate for digital privacy, civil liberties, and government accountability, often engaging in litigation, public education, and policy reform. Additionally, grassroots movements and coalitions focused on issues like data protection and surveillance have emerged, emphasizing the importance of individual privacy in the digital age. Their collective efforts have significantly shaped the discourse around privacy rights and influenced legislation and technology practices.
Beth Ann Reid has written: 'A manual for complying with the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Protection Act' -- subject(s): Access control, Government information, Law and legislation, Public records, Right of Privacy