As had been widely expected, Attorney General John Ashcroft named a chief privacy officer for the Justice Department. Ashcroft announced July 24 that associate deputy attorney general Dan Collins will advise senior department officials on privacy issues. Ashcroft listed several specific . . .
As had been widely expected, Attorney General John Ashcroft named a chief privacy officer for the Justice Department. Ashcroft announced July 24 that associate deputy attorney general Dan Collins will advise senior department officials on privacy issues. Ashcroft listed several specific matters that Collins will address:
  • The privacy implications of technologies used by law enforcement agencies in the investigation of crime.
  • The department?s obligation to comply with laws protecting the privacy of the information it acquires in the course of its operations.
  • The department?s responsibility to enforce existing laws protecting personal privacy from unlawful invasion, whether in the public or private sector.
  • Consideration of new legislation or regulations to address important privacy issues.
"As new technologies and scientific developments emerge, we are faced with new challenges to citizens? privacy rights," Ashcroft said. "I trust him to make certain we are taking precautions to protect the right to privacy that every American deserves."

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