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Invasion Of School Children's Privacy: Teachers Need To Be Put In Timeout, John D. Janicek, Joseph H. Hanks Jan 2021

Invasion Of School Children's Privacy: Teachers Need To Be Put In Timeout, John D. Janicek, Joseph H. Hanks

BYU Education & Law Journal

This article makes the argument that such social media posts constitute a serious invasion of a child’s privacy right, and that the responsibility for enforcement should fall on schools and school districts. However, since such enforcement is currently lacking, this article argues that potential remedies may exist within the framework of federal law. And if local education authorities continue to fail to address the problem, the article argues that a legislative approach might be called for, at the state, or even federal, level.


Student Privacy In The Digital Age, Susan G. Archambault Jan 2021

Student Privacy In The Digital Age, Susan G. Archambault

BYU Education & Law Journal

Students and teachers need to understand what rules govern their digital experience in terms of data being collected from the systems and software they use. Students have a tendency to share personal information online, and are largely unconcerned about third-party access to their data.30 Furthermore, they may feel pressured to waive privacy rights in order to participate in classroom activities requiring the use of educational technology tools.31 The recent COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated this problem. In fact, The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) and National Education Association (NEA) recently released new recommendations for the use of video conferencing platforms …


Death And Dignity, Michael Gardner Apr 2017

Death And Dignity, Michael Gardner

Brigham Young University Prelaw Review

This paper discusses the contemporary debate over physician-assisted suicide and focuses specifically on Oregon’s Death with Dignity Act. Because the majority of the states have yet to pass legislation on physician-assisted suicide, the greatest debate over the legality of euthanasia is yet to come. This paper addresses the arguments for and against physician-assisted suicide with the purpose of educating the reader regarding the social, moral and ethical consequences of allowing or denying its practice.


Reconsidering The Legal Definition Of Privacy, Michael Morgan Apr 2016

Reconsidering The Legal Definition Of Privacy, Michael Morgan

Brigham Young University Prelaw Review

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"The Right To Privacy In Mandatory Drug Testing: Exploring The Public And Private Domains", Adam Farrell, Jon Collier Apr 2015

"The Right To Privacy In Mandatory Drug Testing: Exploring The Public And Private Domains", Adam Farrell, Jon Collier

Brigham Young University Prelaw Review

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"The Right Of Privacy", Fernando Bustos Sep 1992

"The Right Of Privacy", Fernando Bustos

Brigham Young University Prelaw Review

The concept of a right of privacy is one that is currently the focal point of the argument for legalized abortion, and for women's rights in general. By examining the history of this issue, along with its influence upon the U.S. Constitution, and the decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court, we will be better enabled to understand the legal debate at hand.