We make bad choices. We also make choices for other people. This seems to be an unfortunate pair of statements, and it would be just as unfortunate (or maybe worse) in the reverse: We make choices for other people. We make bad choices. These two sentences are more palatable with some qualifiers. People do not… continue reading
The homeless have questionable and variable access to legitimate private space. They live over time with little consistent unperturbed space to develop and manifest their inner identity in outward actions. They have no free space to experiment, make mistakes, or just “be” themselves, to learn or grow in a comfortable environment. Unlike the homed, the… continue reading
The cover story of a recent issue of Newsweek Magazine was entitled “The Scary New World of Identity Theft” and asked the question, “Are You A Victim?” The article informed an already concerned readership that identity theft is the “fastest-growing crime of this century” and that perpetrators steal approximately $53 billion per year through assuming… continue reading
Much of the attention to contemporary privacy invading technologies focuses on the actions of governments and large organizations. Yet the actions of big brother and big corporation must be seen alongside of those of little sister and brother, not to mention mom, dad, friends and strangers. Interpersonal uses of the technologies are a prominent and… continue reading
Much of the attention to contemporary privacy invading technologies focuses on the actions of governments and large organizations. Yet the actions of big brother and big corporation must be seen alongside of those of little sister and brother, not to mention mom, dad, friends and strangers. Interpersonal uses of the technologies are a prominent and… continue reading
Privacy is an entanglement of public, individual, and governmental interests. This article does not attempt to provide a compendium of United States Supreme Court cases charting a “right to privacy.” While some case law, both United States Supreme Court and other courts, is included, the purpose of the article is not to describe the development… continue reading
Companies today confront unprecedented legal challenges when they seek to transfer personal data between different nations. Many nations have recently enacted “data protection” laws, designed to protect the personal information of individuals. Although protecting the personal information of individuals is surely a worthwhile goal, the enactment of these laws has nevertheless encumbered the ability of… continue reading
Privacy has become a complex legal issue as technological advancements have created a multitude of ways, both physical and digital, that one’s privacy rights can be violated. Although the Supreme Court has declined to recognize a constitutional right to digital privacy, the increasing pervasiveness of digital privacy intrusions may encourage the Court to find that… continue reading
With the recent expiration of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (“TEA-21”), Congress has the remarkable opportunity to set the stage for a more efficient, environmentally responsible, and energy independent transportation policy for America’s future. With looming national security concerns currently confronting the nation, the expiration of TEA-21 at this time should serendipitously… continue reading
In recent years, several states have enacted anti-smoking legislation. Indeed, more and more states and cities are considering enacting similar legislation. Bars, restaurants and other public forums are the targets of these statutes. Many bar and restaurant owners complain that these statutes hurt their business and that the government has no right to tell them… continue reading
