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Privacy and the Law
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No more Scams!
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The Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 involves cable service providers. It protects personal information of all customers. This policy states that all cable service providers must destroy all personal information when they no longer need it for its one purpose of collecting. I would give this law an A+ because many people today have cable service, since it is one of the few ways to recieve signal. This law is needed to protect against scams and selling of information. -
We deserve our Right to Privacy!
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The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 states that about 2/3 of non-internet users would most likely start using the internet if they knew that their personal information would be protected. It also states that about 65 percent of people are "very" concerned about their personal info. being used without permission. I would give this act a B, because they are heading in the right direction, but the government should definetly create higher restrictions and regulations. -
Protect the Children!
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 requires rules and limitations in regards to the internet. This is done in order to protect, not only children, but also to protect Americans of all ages. I would give this law a B+, because it is something that we definitely need today. Their are so many people in the online community who pretend to be someone they are not and many times people get hurt. We need a law that will protect us in this way, but this is still a work in progress. -
Is your information really safe?
The Wireless Communication and Public Safety Act (1999) is an Act that protects everyone's information. This includes the age, which sites, and how often the information is shared. Parents might have the ability to monitor even teens online activity. I would give this Act a C, because there is an effort to protect the information and the people, but they are still sending the info. to the actual site and simply only alerting the parent as to whether or not they want it to be visible. -
Access to what?
A.B. 1844 Social Media (2012) states that employers are no longer allowed to require or request access to personal internet accounts. At times, this list even includes personal bank accounts. I would give this a C, because it brings up a good point that employers should not request such information. Someone can simply start their own buisness or company and take advantage of this in a negative way. -
Consumers have a Bill of Rights!
Obama’s Privacy Bill of Rights for Consumers states that consumers should be ensured that networks are committed to keeping their information safe. It also includes a DO NOT TRACK TECHNOLOGY, which makes it easier for users to control tracking on their own. I would give this Bill of Right a B+, because it is something we definitely need today. Networks and companies are committed, but it needs improvment to ensure the complete safety of the consumer. -
The "Undo" Button?
Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 22575 (2013 AB 370) states that minors are permitted too remove or request removal of certain information on the internet. It also prohibits web sites from advertising and selling products that minors cannot legally buy. I would give this a C+, because although this would be a big step closer to protecting minors and information, it acts as an "erase" bill. This might not stop them from posting, only using the bill as a way to "undo" it when they get caught.
