GW Law Library: Library Guides: Privacy Law: Primary Sources

Privacy Laws

"In recent years, information privacy has emerged as one of the central issues of our times. Today, we have hundreds of laws pertaining to privacy: the common law torts, criminal law, evidentiary privileges, constitutional law, at least twenty federal statutes, and numerous statutes in each of the fifty states." (From Proskauer on Privacy: A Guide to Privacy and Data Security Law in the Information Age.)

Information Privacy: Statutes and Regulations 2010-2011 by Paul M. Schwartz; Daniel J. Solove
Call Number: KF1262.A29 I54 (RESERVE DESK, 1st Floor)

Information Security and Privacy: A Guide to Federal and State Law and Compliance
"Guide to federal and state law and compliance. This text provides a comprehensive and up-to-date resource on information security and data privacy laws. All major U.S. laws are covered, including genetic privacy laws, security breach laws, state email laws, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and data security and destruction laws."
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"Other topics include:
- General privacy restrictions, including Internet, video, and telecom privacy laws
- Financial privacy, including GLB, FCRA, and the FACT Act
- Medical privacy, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, genetic privacy, and use of medical information
- The unauthorized use of Social Security numbers
- Wiretapping and privacy in electronic communications, including employee monitoring
- Data security and destruction, including SOX and state law" By Andrew B. Serwin
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL): Privacy and Security
"Privacy issues are a growing concern of Americans, especially as the Internet and technology have made personal information more accessible and easier to collect. NCSL tracks data privacy laws related to consumer data privacy, online privacy, social media, commercial websites, Internet service providers, and more."

Legal Research Platforms: Privacy

Westlaw: Data Privacy Practice Area
"Data Privacy Resources" section includes cases, statutes, and regulations.
Wolters Kluwer's VitalLaw: Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Area
Includes "Federal Laws & Regulations" and "State Laws" sections.
Bloomberg Law: Privacy & Data Security Practice Center
"Litigation Resources" section includes dockets and court opinions.

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