The Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 1322 today by a vote of 163-0. Sponsored by Representative Jill Chambers (R-North DeKalb), HB 1322 prevents the dissemination of graphic images of the genitalia, dismemberment or decapitation of a crime victim. “The Open Records Act was never intended to allow dissemination of crime victim photos for…
Category: Laws
Texas Congressman Proposes a Mandate for Automobile Recording Devices
Shelley Childers reports: A Texas congressman is planning to introduce legislation that would mandate electronic data recorders, also known as black boxes, in all new cars and trucks. […] And Congressman Gene Green from Texas says this legislation is especially relevant considering the massive Toyota recall saying, “As we witnessed in the Toyota hearing, there…
National Worker ID Proposed in Comprehensive Immigration Bill
I missed this story last week about newly proposed legislation that would create worker ID cards: President Obama is scheduled to meet with Senators Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) and Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.) later this week to discuss a Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) bill. At controversy is a proposed national worker ID which would be…
‘Do not call register’ for NZ mooted
Tom Pullar-Strecker reports: A “Do not call” register that would prohibit telemarketers making unsolicited sales calls and a law that would oblige government agencies to tell people if their personal information had been lost or stolen are among a raft of ideas to tighten privacy law canvassed by the Law Commission. In a 500-page report,…