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This is a mini-project for COM3332, New Communications Technology.
Updated on 2009-11-02
Created on 2009-10-18
Category: Government & Politics
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Public Policy in regards to privacy online
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This list provides websites to governmental offices that either help regulate current policies or organizations that research, initiate and lobby for privacy. This list also provides passed or current proposed legislation regarding privacy and how it relates to the public and the internet. A common reoccurring theme in most of the different proposed legislation are the similarity in their goals - protecting citizens privacy and penalties for criminals who steal private information.
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EPIC - Privacy
This is a great site for learning more about policy issues and electronic privacy. The site is organized very well and you can see here topics are ordered in alphabetical order. There are also hot topics or topics of especially great interests of the moment. This is the first site I visited regarding this subject and it will probably be a jumping off point for other bookmarks.
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Florida Virtual School - Privacy
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is an online public school for the State of Florida. FLVS also provides tuition based enrollment for students residing outside of Florida. FLVS has a privacy policy in place and it can be viewed on the FLVS website. I have included this page because this is also my employer and I think students' right to privacy is important. It ties into the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. (COPPA)
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About EFF | Electronic Frontier Foundation
This organization is a change agent in regards to public policy and how it applies to online privacy. The Electronic Frontier Foundation began in 1990, way before the internet was what it is today. This group of experts ranging from lawyers to technologists are defending issues of free speech, privacy, innovation and consumer rights. Electronic Frontier Foundation is a donor funded non-profit organization and depends on the public support. I consider EFF to as one of the top foundations out there is regards to online privacy. This organization only champions for rights but also defends those rights in a court of law when necessary.
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Federal Trade Commission - Privacy Initiatives
The Federal Trade Commission's website discusses privacy and the FTC Act, which guards against unfairness and deception. It enforces companies' privacy policies about how the company collects, uses and secures consumers' personal information. The Commission also protects consumer privacy under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. -
COPPA FAQ's
This page located on the Federal Trade Commission's website is a great reference page for Frequently Asked Questions about the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule. This is a good site if you have questions regarding the COPPA and children's right to online privacy.
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OnGuard Online
OnGuardOnline.gov is a website maintained by the Federal Trade Commission. It cover topics on everything from Social Networking to Online Investing. It is a resource with tips and tools to help be safe and protected online. It even has a searchable database of software tools that can help protect your computer from spam and spyware. Wow! Games and videos are on this website too!
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FSU's Internet Privacy Policy
This is FSU's Privacy Policy. I wanted to include this site since it is my university's website. FSU does not collect any personal information when a person visits its website. The only way they will collect information is if a person chooses to make the information available to FSU. Any information collected is used for purposes in which the person it is collected from authorizes the university. The university collects generic information such as the date, time and website pages that are visited on the website. However, this is not personally identifiable information.
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US Dept of Justice, Office of Justice Programs - Privacy & Civil Liberties
US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs Privacy and Civil Liberties site is full of information regarding resources and legislation pertaining to civil liberties protection. Initially the site was created to assist DOJ and other government entity employees. However, it was determined that these resources could easily be used by other entities from law enforcement to public safety to the public itself.
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Privacy Act -5 USC Sec. 552
"The Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives prepares and publishes the United States Code pursuant to section 285b of title 2 of the Code. The Code is a consolidation and codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States."
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CDT | Center for Democracy & Technology
The Center for Democracy and Technology is a non-profit organization with public interests in keeping the Internet open, innovative, and free to all. The CDT has a background in law, technology, and policy and seeks practical solutions to contribute to freedom of expression and privacy in communication technology areas.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Home Page
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Recently, the FCC outlined procedures for making the internet neutral and transparent. This can be read here: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-09-93A1.pdf
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The Constitution of the United States of America - 4th Amendment
The 4th Amendment to the US Constitution is at the core of privacy for the America;s citizens. It gives people protection against unreasonable search and seizures allowing them to be secure in their person, houses, papers and effects.
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Health Information Privacy
The Office for Civil Rights enforces the HIPAA Privacy Rule, which protects the privacy of individually identifiable health information, and the confidentiality provisions of the Patient Safety Rule, which protect identifiable information being used to analyze patient safety events and improve patient safety.
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Office of Management and Budget - Privacy Guidance -- Personal Privacy
The White House Office of Management and Budget provides Privacy Guidance on General issues, reporting requirements, Federal Website Privacy, Computer Data Matching and Personal Privacy. OMB oversees and coordinates the Administration's procurement, financial management, information, and regulatory policies. OMB's role is to help improve administrative management, to develop better performance measures and coordinating mechanisms, and to reduce any unnecessary burdens on the public.
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Kantara Initiative: Shaping the Future of Global Identity
The Kantara Initiative is focused on the interplay between privacy, technology and policy, and aims to ensure that the Kantara Initiative ("Kantara") contributes to better privacy outcomes for users, data custodians and other stakeholders. The group will seek to engage with a diverse range of privacy stakeholders, understanding their different perspectives, translating/mediating between them as necessary, and documenting privacy-related principles and good practice applicable to a broad range of prevalent technology platforms
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Annenberg Public Policy Center
The Annenberg Public Policy Center examines the public policy implications of changes in technology and communication. It conducts research on issues of technology and policy, privacy, equity, international communications and infrastructure.
The Center has studied the changing role of the Internet, in particular the Internet and privacy. Its researchers have examined the role of television in shaping health policy, the portrayal of the medical profession on television and the role of women leaders in emerging communication fields. The Center has co-sponsored conferences on risk assessment, the use of new technologies to provide wider access to health information, online journalism and hyperlinks and society. -
Online Trust, Online Safety & Privacy Services from TRUSTe
The leading Internet privacy services and seal provider since 1997, TRUSTe privacy seals help thousands of businesses promote online safety and trust, and guide consumers to Web sites that protect their privacy online. Companies can choose from privacy and security certification and compliance services that include the Web Privacy Seal, the EU Safe Harbor Privacy Seal as outlined by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the European Union, and the COPPA Kid's Seal Program which has been approved by the Federal Trade Commission as an authorized safe harbor under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. By displaying the TRUSTe privacy seal, Web sites can build trust with their customers and increase sales and registrations.
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GovTrack.us: Tracking the U.S. Congress
GovTrack.us is a tool by Civic Impulse, LLC to help the public research and track the activities in the U.S. Congress, promoting and innovating government transparency and civic education through novel uses of technology. You'll find here the status of U.S. federal legislation, voting records for the Senate and House of Representatives, information on Members of Congressdistrict maps, as well as congressional committees and the Congressional Record. This website is a powerful tool in researching policies regarding privacy.
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Library of Congress - H.R. 3845 Amendment
H.R.3845
Title: To extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism and protect civil liberties, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Conyers, John, Jr. [MI-14] (introduced 10/20/2009) Cosponsors (7)
Latest Major Action: 10/20/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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