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Development of Privacy Rights
History of the development of privacy rights in the U.S., various constitutional amendments dealing with privacy and the four ways privacy is invaded.

Right to Privacy/Eavesdropping
Although the Illinois Constitution recognizes a citizen’s right to be free from invasions by the government, privacy law has generally developed through the common law. Read this chapter of the CFAC First Amendment Handbook, which covers private facts, intrusion, trespass, intentional infliction of emotional distress and wiretapping.

Particulars of the Privacy Act of 1974
Learn more about this important act that can protect your most personal information.

Federal Privacy Rights
Here's a list of 9 federal privacy laws that newspapers should remember.

Guide to Online Privacy
This page, created by the Center for Democracy and Technology, first introduces privacy basics, then explains current privacy protections and initiatives, and finally discusses important privacy debates and trials.

ACLU Materials on Privacy
Protecting your social security number, the privacy of your phones and computers, info on electronic monitoring and wiretapping, FAQ, and much more.

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