E-mail laws changing.

Discusses three court cases focusing on electronic libel, freedom of information and privacy in electronic mail systems. Journalists' use of bulletin board services; Need to protect electronic records not existing in paper form; Protection provided by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act; Sugge...

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Publicado en:Quill Vol. 81; no. 8; pp. 24 - 26
Autor principal: Ritter, Robert
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Society of Professional Journalists Foundation Inc Oct93
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Sumario:Discusses three court cases focusing on electronic libel, freedom of information and privacy in electronic mail systems. Journalists' use of bulletin board services; Need to protect electronic records not existing in paper form; Protection provided by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act; Suggestions for electronic mail users. INSETS: Resources.;Plugging in..