Social Security Number Basics
A Social Security number (SSN) is a nine digit identification number that has become a universal identifier for both the government and the private sector in the U.S.
Read MoreRFID Implementation in Libraries: Presentation to the ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee
Presentations to ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee
American Library Association
ALA Mid-Winter
San Diego, CA
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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 MoreSpecialty Consumer Reports Basics
A specialty consumer report (compiled by a specialty consumer reporting agency) may include
Read MoreThe California Delete Act and Children's Privacy
The California Delete Act (SB 362) is one step closer to becoming law in California. Read More