The "Doe" court unanimously prescribed a constitutional right to protect confidential parent-child communications. This right both arises out of and buttresses the firmly established rights to family privacy and autonomy already enumerated by the Supreme Court. Available from San Diego Law Review Association, University of San Diego…

When Congress reasonably decides that warrantless administrative inspections are necessary to effectuate its acts, and the acts provide privacy safeguards as effective as those provided by a judicially issued administrative search warrant, Congress's decision should be respected. Available from Arkansas Law Review, School of Law, University of…

Four distinct classes of cases are the recognized exceptions to the requirement of warrants for searches: emergency inspections, plain view, consensual, and the "Colonnade-Biswell" exception for pervasively regulated industries. Available from the Ohio State University School of Law, 1659 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43210; $3.50…

Describes the movement toward establishing a national information policy, especially in the areas of privacy and international concerns. Considered are the effects of the information technology explosion on individuals, mass media, institutions, and public libraries. (SW)

A wide range of computer crimes and the need for computer security are discussed. (MK)

Identifies and discusses three current and emerging problems in graduate admissions: lack of understanding by applicants about admissions procedures, lack of information available to applicants about graduate programs, and lack of information about applicants available to those persons making decisions about admissions and appointments. (JMF)

Considers the implications of possible policy initiatives in the United States in light of Swedish experience in dealing with the privacy of computerized records. (CWM)

This philosopher argues that ideally there should be no general right to informational or observational privacy. (MM)

The Privacy Act seeks to preserve the individual's interest in privacy while recognizing the legitimate needs of government for information. A general explanation of the manner in which these rights are protected by this act is offered. (LBH)

Explores the concept of voice by turning to disclosure discourse about sexual abuse. Argues that sexually abused children are strategic and logical in the way they regulate access to this private information. Notes that the children locate their voice of logic in their selection of confidants. States that researchers can position themselves as…

Discussion of information and the war on terrorism following the September 11th attacks focuses on a survey of legal provisions and new security-related practices in government and business as security competes with civil liberties. Topics include the Fourth Amendment overseas; Department of Justice legal initiatives; military tribunals; security…

Discusses implications of the U.S.A. Patriot Act, antiterrorism legislation that was passed after the September 11 attacks, regarding privacy issues. Highlights include information privacy; privacy and government, including increases in the surveillance powers of government; privacy and the private sector; and future possibilities. (Author/LRW)

While revised ethical codes provide helpful guidelines, reference archivists face many ethical questions raised by rapidly evolving technology, changing expectations, and inconsistent privacy laws that have no clear answers. Discusses issues related to reference searching, codification of ethics, cultural property and the responsibility of…

The national attitude about the confidentiality of juvenile criminal records is changing. Between 1992 and 1995, legislatures in 13 states ordered notification of juvenile offenses be given to schools. Many in the school community laud these new school notification laws as a way to protect teachers and other students from potentially violent…