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• Canada's Privacy Laws vs. the USA PATRIOT ACT ( May 2005 )
  Wendy  Gross and Michelle  Kisluk of Torys LLP

  Those who handle individuals’ personal information, including financial details, in the course of business are required to treat that information in accordance with Canada’s privacy laws. This includes obtaining each individual’s consent to the purposes for which, and persons to whom, this information is disclosed.

• Implementation of HIPAA'S Privacy Rules ( May 2003 )
  Karen L. Kahn of Modrall Sperling

  The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") Privacy Rules took effect on April 14, 2003.  Businesses are seeking legal help with various parts of the Privacy Rules: reviewing Business Associate Agreements; drafting Privacy Notices and HIPAA Compliant Authorizations; revising personnel policies relating to ADA, FMLA, Workers' Compensation, and Drug Testing; and resolving issues of privacy involved in providing service to minors.

• Towards a Unified Approach on Protection of Genetic Information ( May 2003 )
  Mary J. Hildebrand, Jacqueline  Klosek and Walter R. Krzastek of Goodwin Procter LLP

  Genetic information is being used with increasing frequency and in a wide variety of different applications. At the same time, however, the use of such information has raised concerns about the potential for misuse and abuse. As a result, there have been a number of laws legislative proposals that would place certain conditions or limitations on the use of genetic information.

• Locking The Virtual Door: Privacy Matters In E-Commerce. ( December 1999 )
  Michael M Sax of Michael M. Sax

  Mr. Sax provides an overview of European Union, Canadian and US efforts to address privacy matters in E-Commerce.

• Congress Takes Vacation from Medical Privacy Bills ( August 1999 )
  Law Office of Jon L. Gelman

  The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) of 1996 (P.L. 104-191) called for protection of the.

• Whose Business Is It Anyway? The Compelling Need for Privacy of Medical Records in the Workplace ( August 1999 )
  Law Office of Jon L. Gelman

  The ever increasing desire of industry to contain costs in the medical management arena, as well as to gather infor.

• E-Commerce: Online Privacy and Increasing Governmental Supervision ( April 1999 )
  Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

  This report includes articles concerning: Online privacy and increasing governmental supervision; The rising use of metatags; E-Commerce and licensing agreements; New E-Commerce rules proposed by the European commission.

• Your Right to Federal Records Questions and Answers on the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act ( June 1997 )
  General Services Administration, General Counsel Office

  Guide prepared by the General Services Administration and the Department of Justice which provides information about the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act of 1974 in order to assist members of the public in exercising their rights.

• Overview of the Privacy Act of 1974 ( September 1998 )
  Department of Justice

  A discussion of the Privacy Act's disclosure prohibition, its access and amendment provisions, and its agency record keeping requirements. Prepared by the Office of Information and Privacy in coordination with the office of management and budget.

• Your Right to Federal Records ( June 1997 )
  Department of Justice

  This pamphlet is a joint publication of Department of Justice and the General Services Administration concerning both the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act.