Records Request

Can Your Doctor Block Your Access to Your Medical Records?

No. In every state, your health care provider must provide you with a copy of your medical records if you ask for them....more

California District Court Finds National Security Letter Statute Unconstitutional

Last week, in In re National Security Letter, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California found unconstitutional two sections of the federal law allowing the FBI to issue “National Security...more

Are Emails, Texts, Tweets, And Other Digital Communications Student Records Under FERPA And State Law?

As schools increase the use of technology to communicate with and about students, questions arise about the intersection between the data created and student records laws, such as the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy...more