NCJ Number
27436
Date Published
1974
Length
16 pages
Annotation
THIS PUBLIC INFORMATION BOOKLET DETAILS WHAT THE CITIZENS' RIGHTS TO PRIVACY ARE IN RELATION TO THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION-GATHERING CONTEXTS: PUBLIC RECORDS, CREDIT INFORMATION, EDUCATION FILES, AND MEDICAL RECORDS.
Abstract
THE INDIVIDUAL'S RIGHT TO PRIVACY IN REGARDS TO CRIMINAL AND MENTAL HEALTH RECORDS IS ALSO EXPLAINED. IN ADDITION, THE FEDERAL LAWS DEALING WITH WIRETAPPING AND ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE, MAILING LISTS, MILITARY DISCHARGE CODES, AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS ARE NOTED.