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CYB 260 Module Four Worksheet
Complete the table below by filling in the three blank columns for each law. Law
Briefly describe the law.
Whose rights are covered by the law?
Who in an organization is responsible
for ensuring compliance with the law?
Census Confidentiality Act
Under this regulation, all data obtained during the census must be strictly confidential.
Individuals who have provided their information to the Census Bureau
The US Census Bureau
Freedom of Information Act
(1966)
This legislation permits any individual with the statutory right to access government information within the records of executive branch agencies.
All United States citizens
The responsibility for ensuring compliance with the Freedom of Information Act typically falls on legal departments, compliance officers, or designated information officers within organizations.
Wiretap Act (1968, Amended)
The wiretap law regulates the interception of electronic communications and prohibits unauthorized interception without consent or a valid court order.
The wiretap law covers the rights of individuals involved in electronic communications, protecting their privacy and prohibiting unauthorized interception of their communications.
In an organization, legal departments, compliance officers, or designated privacy and security officers are responsible for ensuring compliance with the wiretap law, which regulates the interception of electronic communications.
Mail Privacy Statute (1971)
The mail privacy statute, also known as the Mail Covers Program, is a federal law in the United States that allows postal authorities to record and monitor information on the outside of mail pieces, including the names and addresses of senders and recipients, without a warrant.
Individuals who send and receive mail
The United States Postal Service (USPS) ensures compliance by accurately delivering mail to the intended address, safeguarding the privacy of correspondence. Law enforcement complies with the law by obtaining the necessary warrants before searching someone's mail, thereby respecting individuals' privacy rights and legal protections.
Law
Briefly describe the law.
Whose rights are covered by the law?
Who in an organization is responsible
for ensuring compliance with the law?
Privacy Act (1974)
The Privacy Act of 1974 is a federal law in the United States that governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by federal agencies, providing individuals with rights to access and amend their records
while imposing restrictions on disclosure
without consent.
ALL US citizens
Any organization or entity that manages personal information, including financial institutions, government agencies like the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and the military, among others, must adhere to the regulations outlined in the Privacy Act of 1974.
Cable Communications Policy Act (1984)
This legislation instituted a national policy governing the regulation of cable television communications by federal, state, and local authorities. Its purpose was to mitigate the economic strain on the industry caused by competition and technological advancements.
Cable users
Cable providers
Electronic Communications Privacy Act (1986)
It broadens limitations on government wiretaps of phone conversations to encompass transmissions of electronic data.
Individuals who unknowingly communicate
Law Enforcement/legal department
Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (1994)
The act prohibits the dissemination of personal data from an individual's motor
vehicle records unless it is shared with that specific individual.
Motorists
Law Enforcement/DMV
E-Government Act (2002)
This act ensures that Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) are made accessible, except when the agency deems their release to raise security concerns or potentially disclose classified information that could cause harm.
The right of citizens to access information, alongside the protection of government-classified data.
Government agencies
Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act
This promoted the adoption of electronic health records while enhancing the privacy and security of healthcare data.
Medical patients
Medical institutions
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