Privacy

Fixing FERPA to Protect Marginalized Students

Fixing FERPA to Protect Marginalized Students

Scholars examine the direct harms to students caused by gaps in FERPA.

The “Tyrant Test” for New Surveillance Technologies

The “Tyrant Test” for New Surveillance Technologies

Scholar offers approach to surveillance technologies based on Fourth Amendment principles.

Can Privacy Regulations Outsmart Smart Toys?

Can Privacy Regulations Outsmart Smart Toys?

Scholars examine privacy regulations concerning smart toys for children.

The Regulation of Black Families

The Regulation of Black Families

The United States should replace its current family surveillance system with one that improves children’s welfare.

Interrogating the Regulation of Private Investigators

Interrogating the Regulation of Private Investigators

Scholars discuss regulation of the private investigation industry.

Regulating the Sale and Use of Hidden Cameras

Regulating the Sale and Use of Hidden Cameras

Regulators should restrict the sale and access of covert cameras but not ban them outright.

HIPAA at 25 Remains a Work in Progress

HIPAA at 25 Remains a Work in Progress

HIPAA has delivered meaningful benefits to consumers but still needs updating to address new and emerging privacy challenges.

Reflecting on 25 Years of HIPAA

Reflecting on 25 Years of HIPAA

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of HIPAA’s passage, leading scholars explore the law’s impact on privacy and health care.

Transparency and Privacy in Public Rulemaking Dockets

Transparency and Privacy in Public Rulemaking Dockets

A new ACUS recommendation seeks to balance transparency with privacy when agencies disclose rulemaking comments.

Mismatched Gender Markers on State ID Cards

Mismatched Gender Markers on State ID Cards

Scholar argues for simpler processes to change gender on identification cards.

Privacy Problems in the Genetic Testing Industry

Privacy Problems in the Genetic Testing Industry

Experts debate oversight of direct-to-consumer genetic tests and access to genetic information.

Public Health Versus Privacy

Public Health Versus Privacy

Efforts to trace the novel coronavirus in the U.S. ignite a debate over digital privacy concerns.