David Kravets reports: Mobile phone companies would have to immediately turn over location data to emergency responders to help them quickly track missing persons, if any one of the four bills floating in the House get traction. The law already allows, but does not automatically require, phone companies to turn over ping data from cell…
House passes bill excluding some businesses from Red Flag Rules
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 3763, a bill that amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for certain businesses. As passed by the House, the following would not be considered “creditors” under the new Red Flag Rules: a health care practice with 20 or fewer employees…
Writers strike case fuels criticism about how the WGA investigates misconduct
Richard Verrier reports: As a 20-year member of the Writers Guild of America, Jonathan Prince was startled to learn that his union was accusing him of being a scab during the writers strike. But he was even more stunned when he learned that the guild had been relying on a secret informant, code-named Clyde, who…
Goody family wins legal damages
Jade Goody’s family have settled a High Court action over photographs taken at the reality star’s private burial, their lawyer has announced. Seven people, including Goody’s mother, claimed the picture was an invasion of privacy and a breach of confidence. Mirror Group Newspapers and picture agency NewsPics agreed to pay £35,000 in damages, as well…