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more on Why e-mail list operators might worry about Specter-Leahy data security bill
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2005 15:55:03 -0400
Begin forwarded message: From: Lauren Weinstein <lauren () vortex com> Date: June 30, 2005 1:56:51 PM EDT To: Declan McCullagh <declan () well com> Cc: Lauren Weinstein <lauren () vortex com>, dave () farber netSubject: Re: Why e-mail list operators might worry about Specter- Leahy data security bill
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We already have a bunch of privacy torts on the books that are being used to sue Choicepoint etc. I'd like to see them being employed more aggressively. -Declan
I *definitely* agree that enacting new laws (that can muddy things up rather than make them clearer) when existing laws aren't even being used properly is very bad policy. Politicians just love doing new laws. Another example of this is the laws against driving while talking on handheld cell phones, even though the studies say handsfree phones are just as dangerous, there are other distractions that are as bad or worse, and most states already have laws that can be applied against distracted or erratic driving. --Lauren-- ------------------------------------- You are subscribed as lists-ip () insecure org To manage your subscription, go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/?listname=ip Archives at: http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting-people/
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