Privacy Rights

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

Confidentiality agreements: Do they work?
A good non-disclosure agreement knows what it protects, why it needs to be protected and limits the damage when disclosure occurs.
April 17, 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
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?
April 3, 2023 · 4 min read
Can you be sued for sending an email?
A case of nasty emails and one company's desire to track down the sender offers a lesson in your first amendment rights.
April 3, 2023 · 3 min read
What's the deal with lie detectors?
The history and current worldview of lie detectors.
March 30, 2023 · 5 min read