Do you agree or disagree with the below post: The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) grants every
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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) grants every person the right to request access to federal agency records or information, except in cases where the information is protected from disclosure by any of the nine exemptions contained in the law or by one of three special law enforcement record exclusions. The purpose of this act is to ensure that the public has the ability to hold the government accountable. The Privacy Act of 1974 is a federal law that regulates records that are collected and maintained by individuals. This act prohibits Federal agencies from disclosing information on a person unless they provide the agency with consent. It ensures that an individual has the right to request their records, make changes to them if they are incorrect or out of date, and protect their privacy against unwarranted invasion. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, also known as the Wiretap Act, was initially created for telephone hardlines and was not intended for digital electronic communications. This act prohibits the procurement, disclosure, or interception of communications as evidence. The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse is an organization that provides resources about privacy, such as information about data breaches and the California Consumer Privacy Act. Over the years, various laws have been developed to protect the American population's freedom to privacy. With the advent of new technologies, these laws need to be modified to incorporate the latest developments. It is becoming increasingly necessary to safeguard individuals' information.
Business Law and the Legal Environment
ISBN: 978-1337736954
8th edition
Authors: Jeffrey F. Beatty, Susan S. Samuelson, Patricia Sanchez Abril