Electronic Court Filing Poses Privacy Challenges
The Judicial Conference of the United States has requested comments on the electronic case management system, which is to be adopted by the federal courts. The new system raises privacy challenges, as case information that had been previously stored in courthouses across the country may now be available to anyone with a computer. This information, including medical records, employment records, financial records, and social security numbers may be used for identity theft, data mining, and marketing.Courts consider privacy perils of electronic filing, Legal Times (Law.com), January 16, 2001.
Public records and private details readily available on the Internet, San Diego Union-Tribune, January 16, 2001.
Judiciary Privacy Policy Comment Page.
