Privacy Rights

Obscene or harassing phone calls are an unwelcome intrusion on your privacy and can be a frightening experience. The Federal Communications Act and many state laws prohibit telephone harassm ... Read more

The "Wiretap Act" (the "Act") is a federal law aimed at protecting your privacy in your communications with other persons. What activities does it protect? ... Read more

Knowing some basics about how hacks and taps happen can help you prevent such snooping from happening to you. ... Read more

When it's legally acceptable to publish photos or videos of a child. ... Read more

Whether a photograph or video was taken "legally" depends on the location where it was taken, as well as the photographer's right to be on that property. ... Read more

Although your cellphone service provider has access to your phone records, the company is subject to privacy laws that require it to keep your information safely stored away from the public ... Read more

They're everywhere: in cars, shopping malls, and restaurants, even at family and professional sporting events - cell phones. Have you noticed, though, how often a wireless phone isn't bei ... Read more

It seems nearly impossible to protect your privacy online, but there are steps to take, resources to help, and some legal protections. ... Read more

Anything filed with a court is usually public, but there are some important exceptions. ... Read more