Privacy stories in the news — Do they have anything to do with you and your privacy?
Monica Lewinsky's book purchases. Linda Tripp's telephone tape recordings. Newt Gingrich's cell phone conversations. A sailor's "profile" on a large internet service provider. Recent sensational stories in the national media have highlighted the state of privacy. Many people have been shocked by just how limited are the protections accorded to what most Americans would consider the details of their private lives. While the spotlight has focused on the extraordinary events involving the President and Monica Lewinsky, the relevant laws affect you as well.
How much can the government or your employer or others learn about you? What are the rules for wiretapping? How protected are you tax records?
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