Driver's Privacy Protection Act Links

"Equal Justice Under Law" Should Be More Than Just Words - Huffington Post

"Equal Justice Under Law" Should Be More Than Just Words Huffington Post The 8th Circuit has been one of most consistent repeat offenders in subverting federal law. In 1994, after stalkers had repeatedly used public drivers' records to stalk and kill several women, Congress passed the Drivers Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) ... and more »

Ex-St. Paul police officer says other cops infringed on her private data, with ... - Pioneer Press

Ex-St. Paul police officer says other cops infringed on her private data, with ... Pioneer Press It turns out about 100 people in law enforcement from 18 agencies had accessed her record in the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services database 425 times during a four-year period. The Drivers Privacy Protection Act bars law enforcement from accessing ... and more »

Police officers sue Sun-Times for publishing names, faces - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune

Police officers sue Sun-Times for publishing names, faces Chicago Tribune But the complaint alleges that the publication of the personal information violated the Drivers Privacy Protection Act and that the officers are entitled to monetary damages. The Fraternal Order of Police also sued the Sun-Times in November on behalf ... and more »

Privacy litigation--2011 year in review - Lexology (registration)

Privacy litigation--2011 year in review Lexology (registration) ... or other privacy issues, which provide for the recovery of statutory damages and attorney's fees, include the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, Stored Communications Act, Video Privacy Protection Act, and the Driver's Privacy Protection Act.

Cameras in public spaces raise issues of privacy vs. safety - StarNewsOnline.com

Cameras in public spaces raise issues of privacy vs. safety StarNewsOnline.com The increasing use of cameras and other devices to keep tabs on residents and visitors has sparked a debate about when government eyes begin to intrude on privacy. Government officials say the cameras help protect public investments and people, ... and more »