The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) went into effect on April 21, 2000. The first Federal online privacy law, COPPA regulates the collection, use, and disclosure by commercial Web sites and online services of personally identifiable information from children under age 13. To mark the first anniversary of COPPA's implementation, a…

In an age of legal, clinical, and fiscal accountability, record keeping is an important component of professional counseling. The second edition of this book is intended to be used to: (1) explain the uses of a case record and who has access to it; (2) comprehend everyday problems associated with ineffective communication, including how records…

Examines the issues of a lifetime of service to portray the future as an opportunity for librarians to achieve a leadership role in the information age. Freedom of information versus privacy, censorship, user needs, and technological advancement are discussed in the context of intellectual freedom. Six references are listed. (RAA)

A recent study suggests that most respondents think organizations collect more sensitive information about people than is necessary; thus, personnel administrators should be taking immediate steps to safeguard information gathered of employees and applicants. Within this context, this article offers guidelines on keeping personnel files.…

Summarizes the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, considers the questions most frequently asked about it, and cites several court decisions that have interpreted the amendment. (Author/WD)

Role conflict and role ambiguity were negatively related to job satisfaction of employment counselors and related positively to counselors' propensity to leave the agency. Privacy and time spent in counseling related negatively to role conflict. (Author)

In a study done to determine the importance of privacy during scoliosis screening, individual privacy was provided for some children. Results indicated a definite lessening of anxiety for those students screened privately. (JN)

The study involved a laboratory analogue simulating invasion of privacy by a third party in a counseling setting. The experimental design included 74 subjects randomly assigned to three experimental conditions, private, invasion, and spatial divider. Results strongly demonstrated reduced privacy decreases client self-disclosure. (Author)

Recent court decisions have diminished First Amendment protection by rejecting the appropriateness of the "New York Times" doctrine regarding privacy and private and public citizens. (KS)

Many parents demand the right to instruct their children at home regarding sexual issues, while educators want the right to be honest and forthright with their students. Homosexuality is a highly emotional issue, and people are divided as to whether discussions about it have a place in the classroom. Examines several court battles. (MLF)

Discusses the widespread practice of having students report their scores aloud in class. Gathers arguments against this practice from various laws and educational standards. Counters various reasons teachers offer justifying this practice with other perspectives showing its negative impact on students and emphasizing students' right to privacy.…

Reviews legislation and regulations affecting libraries and the publishing industry, including the Museum and Library Services Act; Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI); copyright; access to electronic government information; telecommunications and technology; electronic surveillance and privacy, including the USA Patriot Act;…

Describes a study of graduate students that examined how online privacy affects social presence in online learning environments and whether three types of computer-mediated communication, email, bulletin board, and real-time discussion, affect online privacy. Results of analysis of variance revealed that the correlation between social presence and…

Examines the major federal and state laws that govern the privacy aspects of the use of computer databases in three areas: private institutions, state and local governments, and the federal government. The ability of existing privacy laws to prevent abusive information collection, dissemination, and management practices is evaluated. (four…

Examines four issues involved in "Webster v. Reproductive Health Services:" (1) the preamble to the 1986 Missouri statute on abortion, (2) prohibiting public employees from performing abortions, (3) public funds for encouraging abortion, and (4) gestational age and viability provision. Focuses on the effects on the continuing vitality of…