Jason C. Gavejian writes: As we previously reported, sending a ”friend” request to access information on an individual’s Facebook page that is not publicly available may have serious ethical implications. Specifically, the New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics (OAE) alleges John Robertelli and Gabriel Adamo violated the Rules of Professional Conduct, including those governing communications with represented parties, when they caused a paralegal to…
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With half of House, lawmakers push email privacy bill
Julian Hattem reports: A bipartisan pair of lawmakers wants to require police to obtain a warrant to search people’s emails, and they’ve already got more than half the House on their side. Reps. Kevin Yoder (R-Kan.) and Jared Polis (D-Colo.) will introduce their Email Privacy Act on Wednesday with 223 cosponsors. Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.)…
WA: Tri-City police get software to monitor social media sites
Joe Cadillic notes that yet another police department is acquiring software to monitor social media sites. Tyler Richardson reports: Tri-City law enforcement agencies will soon have software that will allow them to track personal accounts on a number of social media websites. Benton County Commissioners this week approved $20,000 to buy the SnapTrends software to…
Drunk on Friday night? Then YOU probably DIDN’T spot Facebook’s privacy tweak
Kelly Fiveash reports: Facebook updated its privacy policy on Friday – a day traditionally chosen by politicians and football managers who are keen to bury bad news. […] The policy now states: We receive information about you from companies that are owned or operated by Facebook, in accordance with their terms and policies. Read more on The…