Administrative Law – May 23, 2012

by Electronic Privacy Information Center on 5/22/2012

In response to a notice of proposed rulemaking, EPIC has submitted comments to the Drug Enforcement Administration of the Department of Justice, urging the agency to uphold Privacy Act protections, and to not claim broad...more

by King & Spalding on 5/18/2012

Introduction On April 3, 2012, the Lead Director Network (LDN) gathered in Washington, DC, for its 12th meeting. Members examined the role of the board and lead director in overseeing strategic risks. This issue of...more

by Ruskin Moscou Faltischek on 5/18/2012

In this Issue: "Update: New Federal Legislation Proposed Banning Request for Personal Passwords" and "EEOC Updates Guidance on Use of Arrest and Conviction Records" Excerpt from "Update: New Federal Legislation...more

by Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C. on 5/18/2012

The Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) frequently speaks about the "ubiquitous connected platform" that is being created by the ongoing use of private electronic devices, like smart phones and tablets, in a medical...more

by Electronic Privacy Information Center on 5/17/2012

In a Statement for the Record, EPIC has expressed support for H.R. 2168, the "Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act," which prohibits the interception of location information by private parties and government agents...more

by Proskauer - Privacy & Data Security on 5/16/2012

On 25 January 2012, the European Commission published a proposed new data protection framework for the E.U. The new framework, unlike the current one, is to provide a consistent and harmonised set of rules for all 27 E.U....more

by Electronic Privacy Information Center on 5/14/2012

Following the recent decision of the Supreme Court in FAA v. Cooper, EPIC has set out proposed changes to the Privacy Act that would compensate individuals for provable nonpecuniary harms caused by willful violations of the...more

by Fenwick & West LLP on 5/14/2012

In This Issue: - Attorney Fees Not Recoverable For Prevailing Party In Meal And Rest Period Cases - EEOC Provides Guidance Regarding Use Of Criminal History In Employment Decisions - News Bites ..Court...more