Describes what online identity is, British government projects to secure online access to public services, and issues  arising from a more online society.  From the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology

Examines the evolution of European Union and U.S. cooperative anti-terrorism efforts over the past decade including information-sharing arrangements and treaties.  Also covers challenges to cooperation such as differing views on privacy and data protection concerns.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses the scope and efficacy of the background checks for gun buyers and whether regulations relating to privacy under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act are an obstacle to inclusion of mental health records in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Tries to answer the following questions: What legal protections are in place for information stored in the cloud? What legal process must the government follow to obtain this information? How do these rules differ from those applied in the physical world? From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Offers the text of the 12 hour filibuster by Senator Rand Paul against the nomination of John Brennan to head the Central Intelligence Agency as a protest against the potential use of drones to lethally target adversaries on U.S. soil.  From the Congressional Record, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses legal issues relating to privacy, property rights, trespassing, and airspace ownership in regard to the use of pilotless drones in U.S. airspace.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Final regulation that strengthens children’s privacy protections online and gives parents greater control over the personal information that websites and online services may collect from children under 13.  From the Federal Trade Commission

Reports little progress made by apps developers or apps store operators in disclosing privacy practices and interactive features for childrens’-related apps since an earlier 2012 FTC study first raised the issue.  From the Federal Trade Commission

Full length version with full text of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Provides an overview of provisions of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Recommendations from the federal government on the protection of consumer privacy by commercial operators that use facial recognition technologies in digital signs or other devices.  From the Federal Trade Commission

Describes the background and development of airline passenger screening equipment and the controversies relating to it.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses several issues relating to drones including use of drones in U.S. airspace and related safety factors, constitutional issues of privacy and freedom from unwarranted searches, and potential security risks.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

These reports describe the data protection laws of the European Union (Part 1) and selected foreign countries (Part 2), including constitutional foundations, statutory requirements  relating to data collection and transfer, and informed consent.  From the Law Library of Congress

Reviews the Constitutional concept of privacy, the current status of drone technology, and pending legislation on the topic.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Tips on how to avoid, discover, and undo the damage resulting from the theft of a child’s identity.  From the Federal Trade Commission

How to limit the risk that your child’s personal information at school will fall into the hands of an identity thief.  From the Federal Trade Commission

Reviews state views on when recording a conversation without the consent of all parties is illegal or unethical.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Press release with details of case, involving the largest fine ever for violation of a Commission order,  in which the federal authorities charged Google with deceiving browser users that it would not place tracking cookies or serve targeted ads to those users.   From the Federal Trade Commission

Public notice of proposed rules modifying the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.  From the Federal Trade Commission

Information on the right to privacy and the right to data protection for citizens of the covered countries.  From the Law Library of Congress

Information on the right to privacy and the right to data protection for citizens of the European Union.  From the Law Library of Congress

Presents the findings of an independent investigation commission on the FBI’s response to the threat posed by Major Nidal Hasan prior to his shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas and the balance between respect for privacy and civil liberties and effectiveness of counterterrorism efforts.  From the Federal Bureau of Investigation

Describes the danger of child identity theft, how to protect a child’s identity, and how to check for danger signs.  From the Federal Trade Commission

Step by step instructions on what to do if your identity information is stolen and how to risk your exposure in the future.  From the Federal Trade Commission

Discusses the administration’s strategy for countering violent extremism in the U.S., and examines risks/challenges involved in the plan to empower local partners.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

This report examines the evolution of American-European counterterrorism cooperation and the ongoing challenges, especially in the area of privacy law, in the continuation of this cooperation.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Press release with links to the Agreement containing the Consent Order and more.  Myspace agreed to implement a comprehensive privacy program  which calls for independent privacy assessments for the next 20 years.   From the Federal Trade Commission

Discusses the implications of a Supreme Court decision where police monitored a suspect’s movements by attaching a GPS device to his car.  The report examines different opinions from different jurists and how each relates to issues of privacy, property, and  technology.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

As much as 80% of government information has a geospatial component.  The federal government’s role has changed from being a provider of authoritative geospatial information to creating partnerships and managing geospatial data.  This report examines the changing roles of the federal agencies, the interaction with private and public partners, and some privacy implications.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists