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Section 215 of US Patriot Act Set to Expire: What Will it Mean for Privacy

With section 215 of the US Patriot Act lapsing in June, much of the private data collected on citizens and corporations will come to an end. That is what is supposed to happen anyways. The Patriot Act has however continued its stay several times since its inception in 2001.

The Act as it sits now has enabled the government to collect not only phone records but also the metadata. Metadata is data that describes other data. For instance, when information is collected about who you call, who calls you, what transactions you made, where you go, etc., is compiled together, it paints a bigger picture of who you are as an individual. All this information by itself is just information. All this information compiled together is metadata and can tell a lot more private information about a person.

These are the concerns of many interest groups and government officials as section 215 of the Patriot Act (the section that allows metadata collection) is set to expire. Many are concerned if it really will come to an end and if it doesn’t come to end then what can be done to limit the amount of information the government tracks on each of its citizens. A coalition comprised of activist groups, technology leaders and others dedicated to privacy interests have reached out to Congress to provide for better safeguards when the Act is set to run out.

The coalition seeks to not only enact safeguards to the collection of the data itself but also to include transparency and accountability for what information is collected as well as what information shouldn’t have been collected but has been. The coalition seeks to impose these regulations on both the government as well as the companies being forced to submit their users’ private information to the government. An important step to the reform will be cooperation from companies who are willing to get on board with restrictions in handing over its consumer data. Some of the biggest technology companies like Google, Apple, and Facebook are already on board with reform which will lead the way for others to follow suit.

It is unknown what will happen to the Act in June and whether or not additional precautions will be put into place. There are still ways to safeguard your private information and protect your rights. For more information on data privacy, please contact Data Security Attorney Mark Ishman at the Ishman Law Firm at (919) 468-3266 or mishman@ishmanlaw.com.

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What Can a Copyright Lawyer Do For You

You put a lot of time and effort into your business. Perhaps you have copyrighted your product or service and feel that makes you safe. It is unfortunate but don't bet on that security. The Internet has created numerous opportunities for somebody to take advantage of what you created. Don't be surprised if you see that your copyrights are compromised somewhere else. It is why you need a copyright lawyer on your side.

A copyright lawyer, someone who specializes in that part of intellectual property law, can help you protect your copyright from intruders. This person can take the necessary steps to contest with the other person is doing and bring litigation to successful conclusion. In this situation the copyright lawyer is protecting you.

That same legal professional may be called on to defend. You may be confronted with accusations of copyright infringement by another party. The copyright lawyer can examine the facts to determine the weakness of the other person's argument. Here she can help you avoid the serious penalties that copyright infringement may impose.

You are contracting with a copyright lawyer for certain legal expertise. This is important given these modern times. Copyright infringement happens always. You have to accept that fact and find a way to protect yourself from unscrupulous people.A good copyright lawyer can provide that defensive barrier between your copyright and someone who wishes to steal. Having the services of a copyright lawyer is one of those criterion that is so important in this modern, intelligence driven, world.

Disclaimer

The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.

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