Merging County Social Services Databases: Privacy Pitfalls and a Policy Solution: Speech at the San Diego County Department of Health and Human Services Conference
San Diego County Dept. of Health and Human Services Conference, Integrating Health and Human Services
April 9, 1998
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A Review of the Fair Information Principles: The Foundation of Privacy Public Policy
In 1973 the U.S. Dept of Health Education and Welfare (HEW) to look at the impact of computerization on medical records privacy. The members wanted to develop policies that would allow the benefits of computerization to go forward, but at the same time provide safeguards for personal privacy.
Read More2022 California Legislative Session Privacy Recap
From the expansion of certain protections to the use of automation technology in law enforcement, this legislative session once again saw a number of bills centered around data privacy.
Read MoreCalifornia Assembly Bill 793: A Bill to Protect Reproductive Privacy
We—with a group of organizations focused on civil liberties, privacy, reproductive justice, and LGBTQI rights—are proud to join a joint letter supporting California Read More
Specialty Consumer Reports Basics
A specialty consumer report (compiled by a specialty consumer reporting agency) may include
Read MoreDealing with Errors on Your Consumer Report
You have the right to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information in any consumer report prepared about you by a consumer reporting agency (CRA) including credit reporting agencies (credit bureaus) and specialty agencies (check writing history, medical records, rental history).
Read MoreSB 362 Advances! A Huge Step Forward for Data Privacy in California
Good news, Californians! We're thrilled to announce that Senate Bill 362 (SB 362) - a landmark bill sponsored by Privacy Rights Clearinghouse and authored by Senator Josh Becker - has successfully passed through the Senate! Read More