Joseph J. Lazzarotti writes: We addressed the dangers of “snooping” into patient records by hospital workers spurred by incidents of Ebola and Enterovirus D-86 in the U.S. Of course, the workplace challenges created by Ebola, Enterovirus D-86 and other contagious diseases and illnesses in the workplace go far beyond snooping, and far beyond healthcare employers. Employers in all industries are facing…
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Proposition 46 unwarranted privacy invasion of doctors – ACLU of Northern California
The ACLU of Northern California wants voters to vote NO on Proposition 46, the Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Cap and Drug Testing of Doctors initiative. The initiative would require physicians to submit to random, suspicionless drug testing, which is an unwarranted intrusion into their right to privacy protected by the Fourth Amendment and the California Constitution….
Computer Previously, But Not Currently, Used In Interstate Commerce Is Not A “Protected Computer” Under The Computer Fraud And Abuse Act
Michael R. Bertoncini writes: In order to be a “protected computer” within the meaning of the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (the “CFAA”), the computer must be used in interstate commerce at the time of the allegedly unauthorized access of the computer, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts held. Pine Env. Servs.,…
Wyoming panel vote suggests protecting employee privacy
Trevor Brown reports: A series of bills endorsed by a legislative-led panel could make your Facebook, email and other personal Internet accounts more secure. The Task Force on Digital Information Privacy voted Thursday to recommend several bills that could be debated during the upcoming 2015 session if they are supported by another legislative committee. The…