Why We Oppose California Proposition 69: DNA Samples. Collection. Database. Funding. Initiative Statute
Update Nov. 5: Unfortunately, Prop. 69 passed in the Nov. 2 Elections by a 62% to 38% margin.
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Have You Received Unsolicited Marketing Letters or Phone Calls Regarding Your Personal Prescriptions? Tell us!
Some patients who get their prescriptions filled through supermarket pharmacies and chain drug stores such as Albertson's, Walgreens, RiteAid, SavOn and CVS may be surprised to get a solicitation in the mail that looks like a friendly reminder to refill their prescription. Read More
Privacy Groups Urge Gov. Schwarzenegger to Veto Spyware Bill
Update, September 29, 2004. California Governor Schwarzenegger signed SB 1436 into law today, ignoring the advice of technology experts and consumer advocates to veto it.
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Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records: Comments to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Submitted to FDIC and financial regulatory agencies, July 22, 2004
Robert E. Feldman, Executive Secretary
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
550 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20429
by E-mail: Comments@FDIC.gov
Survey Finds Most Online Pharmacies Do Not Give HIPAA Privacy Notices
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse Urges Federal Agencies to Investigate Online Pharmacies; also Finds Significant Noncompliance with New California Online Privacy Law
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Study Shows Most Online Pharmacies Lack HIPAA Privacy Notice
Complaint Submitted to Department of Health and Human Services
By Mark Hochhauser, Ph.D., Readability Consultant
and Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Submitted by e-mail: OCRComplaint@hhs.gov
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