Kerri Bartlett reports: After the Williamson County School District implemented a threat surveillance computer program, some parents are concerned about protecting students’ privacy. The district recently sent out a question and answer list about the program, called Gaggle, in its recent InFocus newsletter to better inform parents about the program’s role in detecting potential threats online against students, including self-harm. Read more…
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Providers push back on loosening patient privacy for criminal investigations
Jessica Kim Cohen reports: Some providers have come out against a recent HHS proposal that would expand law enforcement’s access to patient records that involve addiction treatment information, worrying it could deter people from seeking care. The proposal from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration would allow courts to authorize disclosure of these…
Editorial: Western University quietly ditches students’ privacy
The editorial board of The Gazette, the University of Western Ontario’s official student newspaper writes: Did you see the biggest story of the year so far? It was all over Western News. Western University announced they’re getting personal information directly from police about students who seriously break the law while partying. They’ll use the details…
Nevada Opts Out Before California: A Reminder to Review Website Privacy Statements
Mary T. Costigan, Joseph J. Lazzarotti and Jason C. Gavejian of Jackson Lewis write: The California Consumer Privacy Act takes effect January 1, 2020. Businesses within the scope of the CCPA are taking steps to prepare, including drafting notices to inform California consumers of their right to opt out of the sale of their personal…