On International Women’s Day, it’s somewhat depressing to have to report that Virginia’s governor signed a pre-abortion ultrasound law into effect yesterday. While some may argue that the bill is not as bad as it would have been without massive public protest, it is still a significant blow to the autonomy and equality of women…
Category: Misc
Santorum: Privacy ruined everything
Laura Conaway writes: Our pal James Carter digs this up from a speech given by Republican frontrunner Rick Santorum back in 2003: All the rights in the Constitution, which are individually based rights, according to our founders were not there for the individual’s gain, but the reason we established those rights was for the common good. The…
UK: ‘Small claims court’ idea for libel and privacy
Think your reputation has been harmed or your privacy invaded? Think your reputation and privacy are worth a lot? Get your ego in check and think about whether it might be better to have a small claims court in which you can sue. Paul McNally reports: Bringing a case for libel or breach of privacy…
Definitions of Privacy
Doctoral student Craig Blaha dropped me a note to share some of his dissertation work on privacy. You can read his overview on Definitions of Privacy on his blog. He’d welcome your comments or feedback.