U.S. Federal Privacy Law
Privacy is a fundamental part of American culture. The federal government displays this by making and enforcing laws that aim to protect people's privacy. These laws are embodied in numerous acts and statutes.
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Census
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The United States Census Bureau is a federal agency that collects data about people for a wide range of statistical purposes. The Census Confidentiality Statute aims to protect people's privacy by prohibiting the disclosure of information in a manner that identifies a person to the public.
Federal Employees
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Many other government agencies collect and store information about individuals. The Computer Security Act, therefore, requires agencies to train their employees in computer security awareness.
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Driver's Information
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Some federal privacy laws regulate the behaviors of state agencies. The Driver's Privacy Protection Act, for example, prohibits motor vehicle agencies from releasing personal information for unauthorized purposes.
Lie Detectors
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The Employee Polygraph Protection Act prevents employers from using polygraph tests as an employment condition. The act also prevents employers from disclosing the results of such tests except for valid governmental purposes.
Schools
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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act imposes federal privacy laws on schools. Educational institutions that receive public funds are prohibited from releasing the contents of students' records without consent.
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References
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