48. Privacy  

Date Source Title Summary Other Categories
07.2001 Nature Genetics Consent and privacy in pharmacogenetic testing The clinical use of pharmacogenetic drugs will requires a sample of DNA before a drug is prescribed, raising issues of consent, privacy, disclosure, and access to information. 59. Genetic Testing
07.2001 Nature Genetics Protecting individuals and promoting science Two leading administrators have recently commented on the use and availability of information from medical research and practice.  Both agree that clear legislation is needed to tell doctors just what the law allows in medical database disclosure. 4. Ethical and Social Concerns Arising out of Biotechnology, 52. Genetic Banks and Databases
05.31.2001 Globe Technology Privacy law needs open disclosure Friends and foes of Canada's new federal privacy legislation tend to agree on at least one issue -- the law is deceptively complex. Although the basic principles of privacy protection are relatively straightforward -- organizations must obtain consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information as well as provide individuals with information about the data collection practices used and access to their personal information files -- the implementation of these principles is subject to different interpretations.
04.06.2001 New York Times: Cyber Law Journal Legal Victory for Internet Advertising Industry In a major legal showdown between Internet data harvesters and privacy advocates, a federal judge has ruled that an advertising company's conduct in gathering detailed information about consumers through the use of "cookies" and other technology for the purpose of targeting online ads does not violate federal laws.
03.21.2001 Globe and Mail U.S. Congressional Committee Approves Anti-spam Bill A U.S. congressional subcommittee unanimously approved a bill Wednesday that would require senders of Internet junk mail to honour consumer requests to be left off their mailing lists.
01.25.2001 Nature Public have right to see data from all gene trials, says FDA The US FDA last week put forward proposals to make clinical trials in gene therapy and xenotransplantation more transparent. The move drew support from some academic scientists, but criticism from the biotechnology industry. The issue is presented as one of transparency vs. privacy. 30. Xenotransplantation
11.17.2000 Washtech.com Watching for Internet Privacy Law Signals Online personal data protection legislation is on its way.
11.07.2000 Washington Post Privacy Rules Challenged Some of the nation's largest information services want a federal judge to overturn new privacy regulations that they say could disrupt the growing market for people's names, addresses, Social Security numbers and other personal information.
10.24.2000 BBC News Employers gain e-snoop powers Under the new UK Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), employers can legally monitor staff phone calls, e-mails and internet activity without consent, for a wide range of reasons leading many campaigners to argue that the Act constitutes an assault on personal privacy. Concerns that the RIPA conflict with Human Rights and Data Protection Acts are also raised.