Judicial access rights give "proof through the night"

Article Abstract:

The Chief Justice of Supreme Court created a proposal suggesting curtailing internet access and other public review of 'sensitive' information', to ensure that the court records would remain 'practically obscure' by making them available primarily to litigants and their counsel or only at the courthouse. However, after a public comment and further study, an amended report reversed course, which recognized a tradition of public access to federal court records 'rooted in constitutional principles'.

Access control, Freedom of information

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Will Judicial Conference thwart Internet access to court records?

Article Abstract:

An organization responsible for providing policy guidance to the judiciary issued a request for public comment on Internet access to court documents, when nation was disrupted in regards to the presidential election in Florida. The various notifications by the Judicial Conference regarding private or sensitive information include medical records, employment records, detailed financial information, tax returns and other personal identifying information.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), General services, Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Company systems management, Information management

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Public access in age of privacy: knowing it when you see it

Article Abstract:

Legal issues surrounding the issue of privacy still prevail in society as more information is made public in more ways. The courts generally try to balance the right to privacy against public interest. Considerations used to make such decisions are described.

Interpretation and construction, Privacy, Right of, Right of privacy, Public interest law

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