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privacy and the internet
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No Consent, No Service
http://privacy.med.miami.edu/glossary/xd_ccpa.htm
The CCPA protects the privacy and personal information of customers of cable services. The companies must have consent from the prescriber and the prescriber must be notified as to what of their personal information is going to be accessed into. I'd give this policy an A because without this, companies could just give away personal information without consent. -
Bring Out the Search Warrants
http://epic.org/privacy/ecpa/
The Electronics Communications Privacy Act was passed in 1986 to permit any unauthorized government access to private communication devices. This means that emails, phone calls, and connections to wires are all protected under this act. The ECPA sets down requirments for search warrants.
I'd give this policy an A because without this, nonauthorized government officials could listen in on private conversations which violates the privacy acts. -
Keeping Kids Safe One Policy at a Time
http://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemakin
The COPPA requires a website operator to include a privacy policy that has to have parent/gaurdian consent if someone is under the age of 13. The policy also includes what responsibilities an operator has to keep children safe over the internet. I give this policy a B- because it is great they want to keep kids safe, but kids lie about their age all the time on the Internet. Kids can easily skip the permission slip and still get into trouble online. -
When In Danger, Call 911!
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-106publ81/pdf/PLAW-106publ81.pdf
The Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act required the setup of the 911 safety call. This is why when someone is in trouble or injured, they call 911 for help with their safety. I give this law an A+! Without this, poeple wouldn't be guaranteed their safety with just three easy dialed numbers. -
Obama Stops the Tracking
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/02/23/we-can-t-wait-obama-administration-unveils-bluep
Obama’s Privacy Bill of Rights for Consumers is an act that is giving users more control over where their perosnal informtion goes over the internet. Websites are permitted to make the 'Do not track" technology easier when it comes to users controlling the tracking. I would give this act an A because it is allowing people to not have their personal information tracked and out there on the Web. -
Passwords are Private
http://www.ncsl.org/research/telecommunications-and-information-technology/employer-access-to-social-media-passwords.aspx
The A.B. 1844 Social Media policy prohibits employers from asking for the username or password of employees in order to keep or get a job. Being forced to turn over your username or passowrd for a social media website is violating privacy rights. I give this act an A because some media websites are very personal and do not always involve your work life. -
When it Comes to Personal Info. Sharing is Not Caring
The Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 22575 requires websites to include a privacy policy that gives consumers the ability to choose whether they want their information across sites. It also requires the website to let the user know if any other sites are tracking their site or service. I give this a B because the meaning behind it is to help people keep personal information from spreading, but I feel the policy could be affective if information couldn't be spread across sites.
