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Rights to Privacy

  • Privacy act of 1974

    Privacy act of 1974
    The Privacy Act of 1974 establishes certain controls over what personal information is collected by the federal government and how it is used.i think this is very smart because just like all of the other acts, it protects rights to privacy and people's personal information.
  • Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 (CCPA)

    Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 (CCPA)
    http://privacy.med.miami.edu/glossary/xd_ccpa.htm
    Cable companie must provide a written notice of privacy practices to each subscriber. cable service providers must obtain written or electronic consent from the subscriber before collecting any personal information. This will ensure that the subscribers information is protected. I give this policy an A+ because, it protects the consumer's right to privacy and will ensure that their information is not released where it is not meant to be.
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  • Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998

    Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998
    https://cdt.org/insight/testimony-of-deirdre-mulligan-before-the-senate-committee-on-commerce-science-and-transportation-subcommittee-on-communications/
    This act keeps the privacy of children protected. It requires a privacy policy notice. I gice this act also an A+ because i believe that children's privacy is very important and it should always stay safe.
  • Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986

    Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986
    https://cdt.org/insight/testimony-of-deirdre-mulligan-before-the-senate-committee-on-commerce-science-and-transportation-subcommittee-on-communications/
    This act limits the governments access to personal information and limits disclosures to third parties. It requires consent prior to disclosure of personally identifiable information to individuals. I give this act an A+ because, i think personal information is supposed to be kept confidential.
  • Wireless Communication and Public Safety Act (1999)

    Wireless Communication and Public Safety Act (1999)
    Prohibits an employer from requiring or requesting an employee or applicant for employment to disclose a user name or password for the purpose of accessing personal social media. This will help prevent employers from getting information they really do not need. I also give this one A+ because, it protects emplyee"s information from being accessed.
  • Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 22575 (2013 AB 370)

    Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 22575 (2013 AB 370)
    http://www.ncsl.org/research/telecommunications-and-information-technology/state-laws-related-to-internet-privacy.aspx
    It protects library records such as, electronic, or written trasnsAactions and information. This act protects any borrowing numbers and personal informations that goes through the library. I think this act is very reasonable because it also helps protect the rights of human beings. I give this act an A+
  • Obama’s Privacy Bill of Rights for Consumers

    Obama’s Privacy Bill of Rights for Consumers
    This act protects all consumers. Buying, selling, shipping and any other buisiness transactions. The Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights provides a baseline of clear protections for consumers and greater certainty for businesses.Again, this is something that will protects the rights of human beings and their pirvacy. I give this an A+.