| Cases and Resources
Chapter 42: The Right to Privacy
Development
of the Right to Privacy
Privacy in the Home
and at School
Information Gathering
and Privacy
Reproductive Rights
and Privacy
Development
of the Right to Privacy
Olmstead
v. United States
Read a summary of the Supreme Court case acknowledging a constitutional
right “to be let alone” by the government. From
this page, read the full text of the 1928 opinion or link
to related resources.
Right
of Privacy: An Overview
Browse an overview of the right to privacy and how this right
is recognized by courts and legislatures. Explore the links
on the right side of the screen to learn more about this area
of constitutional law.
U.S.
Department of State: Privacy Rights
This article, published by the U.S. Department of State international
program, describes the constitutional origins of the right
to privacy and how this concept has evolved over the years.
Can you think of current controversial issues in which privacy
is a main point of debate?
Privacy
and Technology
The right to privacy is facing new challenges as developments
in technology make it easier for personal information to be
accessed by the government and the public. Explore a collection
of articles about privacy and technology by the American Civil
Liberties Union.
Chandler
v. Miller
This Supreme Court case found mandatory drug testing of candidates
for public positions unconstitutional. From this page, read
the full text of the decision, listen to the oral arguments,
or browse related resources.
New
Jersey’s Sex Offender Laws
Read about New Jersey’s laws requiring sex offenders
to register and notify neighbors, youth groups, and day care
centers when living in the area.
Privacy
Rights Clearinghouse
Take time to explore each subtopic on this site dedicated
to educating people about privacy rights. Read the fact sheets
regarding different aspects of privacy. Do you believe there
is a constitutional right to privacy? Should these rights
be balanced against other interests?
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Privacy
in the Home and at School
Bowers
v. Hardwick
Read the 1986 decision upholding a state law forbidding specific
types of consensual sex between adults. From this page, you
may also read the full text of the decision, listen to the
oral arguments, or browse related resources.
Lawrence
and Garner v. Texas
This 2003 Supreme Court case found a state law forbidding
specific types of consensual sex between same-sex adults to
be unconstitutional. From this page, you may also read the
full text of the decision, listen to the oral arguments, or
browse related resources.
Stanley
v. Georgia
Explore a summary of the Supreme Court case described in your
text in “The Case of Possessing Obscene Materials at
Home.” From this page, you may also read the full text
of the decision, listen to the oral arguments, or browse related
resources.
Students’
Rights and Privacy
Learn more about your rights as a student from the ACLU. This
site addresses current issues and news as well as long-standing
debates over student rights.
National
Center for Education Statistics
Visit this site for information on protecting students’
records in schools. This site also publishes information about
students’ general privacy in school.
Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
Read the full text of the Family Education Rights and
Privacy Act. What does this act protect?
Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act: Summary
The U.S. Department of Education provides a summary of FERPA.
This guide helps you understand when student records can be
opened and how corrections can be made to student records.
Owasso
Independent School District v. Falvo
Read the Supreme Court case described in your text in the
“The Case of Peer Grading.” From this page, you
may also read the full text of the decision, listen to the
oral arguments, or browse related resources.
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Information
Gathering and Privacy
The
Need for Information v. Privacy
Information is being electronically stored about all of us.
There is a struggle between the need for information along
with the convenience of new technologies and the need for
individual privacy. Take a closer look at some of the current
issues surrounding this struggle.
The
Internet and Privacy
Read this fact sheet about privacy on the internet. What are some things that can legally happen with your information on the internet? What are some examples of illegal internet privacy invasions?
Consumer
Privacy in the Information Age
This statement by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) puts
forth the view of the United States government on consumer
privacy as technological capabilities grow.
Public
Officials and Private Scandals
The media often covers scandals in the private lives of politicians
and other public figures. Read a study on the role of privacy
in the life of a public official and use this to help you
think about “The Case of the Candidate’s Indiscretion”
mentioned in your text.
Celebrities
and Privacy
Celebrities, like public officials, often have their private
lives exposed in the press. Read this article discussing whether
celebrities have a right to expect personal privacy.
Freedom
of Information Act
Read the full text of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
How does the FOIA relate to individual privacy rights?
The
Privacy Act of 1974
Explore the full text of the Privacy Act of 1974.
How does this law protect individual privacy rights?
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Reproductive
Rights and Privacy
Griswold
v. Connecticut
Read a summary of the 1965 Supreme Court case striking down
a state law prohibiting the possession of birth control by
married couples. From this page, you may also read the full
text of the decision, listen to the oral arguments, or browse
related resources.
Eisenstadt
v. Baird
This 1972 Supreme Court case struck down a state law barring
the sale of birth control devices to unmarried people. From
this page, you may also read the full text of the decision,
listen to the oral arguments, or browse related resources.
Roe
v. Wade
Read a summary of the 1973 Supreme Court case finding a constitutional
right to abortion under certain circumstances. From this page,
you may also read the full text of the decision, listen to
the oral arguments, or browse related resources.
Akron
v. Akron Center for Reproductive Health
This 1982 Supreme Court case struck down laws interfering
with the right to obtain an abortion. From this page, you
may also read the full text of the decision, listen to the
oral arguments, or browse related resources.
Planned
Parenthood v. Casey
Examine a summary of the 1992 Supreme Court case increasing
a state’s power to restrict the availability of an abortion.
This case is described in your text in “The Case of
Abortion Law Challenges.” From this page, you may also
read the full text of the decision, listen to the oral arguments,
or browse related resources.
National
Right to Life
Learn about the pro-life movement by reading articles, finding
out about local organizations, and understanding the reasons
behind this position.
NARAL:
Pro-Choice
Learn about the pro-choice movement by reading articles, finding
out about local organizations, and understanding the reasons
behind this position.
Abortion
Laws of the World
Learn about the abortion laws in countries around the world.
Click on the country name and compare the laws to those in
the United States and other countries.
Contraception
Online
Reproductive rights also encompass the issue of contraception.
Learn more about birth control methods. Do you think contraception
should be discussed in school?
Public
Agenda
Visit Public Agenda to learn more about controversial issues.
From this page on abortion, explore positions on all sides
of the debates over reproductive rights and abortion.
Political
Advocacy Groups: Abortion and Reproduction
To research and learn more about abortion and reproductive
issues, use this list of organizations active in policy and
laws in this area. Each organization is rated and contains
a brief summary of what the organization does. There is a
wide range of views represented by these sites, on all sides
of the issues.
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