Privacy protection for electronic communications and the "interception - unauthorized access" dilemma

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The author discusses privacy protection for electronic communications as incorporated into the Wire Interception and Interception of Oral Communications Act. He reviews the distinction between intercepted communications and unauthorized access to stored electronic communications.

author: Friedman, Lawrence, Perez-Albuerne, Carlos
Telegraph & other communications, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Electronic Mail Services, Electronic mail systems, Email, Electronic records, Access control, Wiretapping

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Invasion of the information snatchers: creating liability for corporations with vulnerable computer networks

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This article examines the liability of corporations for failure to protect their computer networks against hackers. The author discusses ways that companies can protect themselves against liability. She concludes that legislation requiring computer network security is needed.

author: Faulkner, Sarah
Computer networks, Internet, Prevention, Corporations, Computer crimes, Tort liability, Tort liability of corporations

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Diana's law, celebrity and the paparazzi: the continuing search for a solution

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The author examines the legal attempts to protect celebrities from harassment by photographers. He reviews several proposed U.S. laws and a California law which attempt to do this and the constitutional challenges they may face.

author: Curry, Richard J., Jr.
California, Celebrities, Media coverage, Paparazzi

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subjects list: United States, Laws, regulations and rules, Protection and preservation, Privacy, Right of, Right of privacy
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