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The document discusses the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and how it balances public access to information with privacy rights. It provides an overview of key provisions of FOIA, including that it applies to the executive branch but not Congress or the president. It also outlines several exemptions for releasing information, such as those protecting personal privacy or national security. The document analyzes several court cases that have helped define the scope and limitations of FOIA, including how technology has impacted views on privacy and what constitutes an unwarranted invasion of privacy.
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ICTs like the internet and mobile phones have become widely used in the Philippines for disseminating and discussing political information. During a 2005 political crisis, recordings of a controversial phone call were shared online after traditional media outlets stopped playing them due to legal threats. This highlighted how ICTs allowed information to spread directly to the public. Since then, both the government and public have increasingly used ICTs to spread their messages, conduct surveillance, and advocate for political issues, bringing new opportunities and challenges around freedom of information and expression.
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The document discusses the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and how it balances public access to information with privacy rights. It provides an overview of FOIA, including that it applies to the executive branch but not Congress or the president. There are 7 exemptions including those for national security, personal privacy, and law enforcement purposes. Two Supreme Court cases, Department of Justice v. Reporters Committee and Houchins v. KQED, explored how computers have changed views on privacy and access to public records. The Reporters Committee case found a distinction between scattered records and compiled computerized records that could constitute an unwarranted privacy invasion.
Covert government surveillance
This document discusses the history of government surveillance in the United States and debates the balance between safety and privacy. It outlines several covert surveillance programs implemented since the 1890s, most of which were found to violate the Fourth Amendment's prohibition against unreasonable searches. While surveillance has helped catch some criminals and terrorists, it has also spied on innocent citizens. The document argues we must determine common ground between accountability for surveillance and protecting individual privacy.
Laws & acts relating to the media industry
- The Human Rights Act of 1998 brought English law into line with the European Convention on Human Rights. It conferred certain privacy rights on individuals, including data protection and online privacy. The Act protects personal data and applies to data held on computers or in relevant filing systems.
- Intellectual property rights protect creative works and include copyright, patents, trademarks, design rights, and protections for confidential information. Copyright specifically protects recorded creative works from unauthorized use and allows authors to take legal action for infringement.
- The Obscene Publications Act 1959 makes it an offense to publish content that could "deprave and corrupt" those who view or access it, including images of extreme or unlawful sexual acts.
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This document provides an overview of laws related to newsgathering and publication. It discusses the Freedom of Information Act and exemptions to public records requests. Regarding newsgathering, it covers protections for confidential sources, legality of taping conversations, and restrictions on hidden cameras and trespassing. For publication, it outlines laws around invasion of privacy, defamation, and damages. Throughout it provides examples to illustrate key legal concepts and principles.
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ICTs like the internet and mobile phones have become widely used in the Philippines for disseminating and discussing political information. During a 2005 political crisis, recordings of a controversial phone call were shared online after traditional media outlets stopped playing them due to legal threats. This highlighted how ICTs allowed information to spread directly to the public. Since then, both the government and public have increasingly used ICTs to spread their messages, conduct surveillance, and advocate for political issues, bringing new opportunities and challenges around freedom of information and expression.
Freedom of Information
The document discusses the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and how it balances public access to information with privacy rights. It provides an overview of FOIA, including that it applies to the executive branch but not Congress or the president. There are 7 exemptions including those for national security, personal privacy, and law enforcement purposes. Two Supreme Court cases, Department of Justice v. Reporters Committee and Houchins v. KQED, explored how computers have changed views on privacy and access to public records. The Reporters Committee case found a distinction between scattered records and compiled computerized records that could constitute an unwarranted privacy invasion.
Covert government surveillance
This document discusses the history of government surveillance in the United States and debates the balance between safety and privacy. It outlines several covert surveillance programs implemented since the 1890s, most of which were found to violate the Fourth Amendment's prohibition against unreasonable searches. While surveillance has helped catch some criminals and terrorists, it has also spied on innocent citizens. The document argues we must determine common ground between accountability for surveillance and protecting individual privacy.
Laws & acts relating to the media industry
- The Human Rights Act of 1998 brought English law into line with the European Convention on Human Rights. It conferred certain privacy rights on individuals, including data protection and online privacy. The Act protects personal data and applies to data held on computers or in relevant filing systems.
- Intellectual property rights protect creative works and include copyright, patents, trademarks, design rights, and protections for confidential information. Copyright specifically protects recorded creative works from unauthorized use and allows authors to take legal action for infringement.
- The Obscene Publications Act 1959 makes it an offense to publish content that could "deprave and corrupt" those who view or access it, including images of extreme or unlawful sexual acts.
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The document discusses various laws and court cases related to the regulation of media in the United States, including the First Amendment protections of free speech and the press, prior restraint, defamation laws, copyright, advertising regulations, and the regulation of broadcast media like cable television and radio. It also examines exceptions to free speech like obscenity, privacy laws, and commercial speech standards.
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This document provides an overview of laws related to newsgathering and publication. It discusses the Freedom of Information Act and exemptions to public records requests. Regarding newsgathering, it covers protections for confidential sources, legality of taping conversations, and restrictions on hidden cameras and trespassing. For publication, it outlines laws around invasion of privacy, defamation, and damages. Throughout it provides examples to illustrate key legal concepts and principles.
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The document discusses freedom of speech, defining it as the right to express, seek, receive, and impart ideas and information. It traces the history of freedom of speech from the 1500s to modern times, including developments like television, newspapers, and the internet. It also examines some challenges like censorship, hate speech, and the roles and punishment of journalists. The document argues that while freedom of speech is important for democracy and limiting government overreach, there are still debates around current limitations and responsibilities around speech. It suggests globalization, democracy, and civic engagement as ways to help solve issues around freedom of speech.
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Freedom of Information
- 1. See No Evil Hear No Evil Speak No Evil Do No Evil ?
- 2. Speak Out
- 3. Freedom of Information Act
- 5. What is the Freedom of Information Act ? How it’s used by Journalists Case studies For and Against the FOI Act How Britain’s FOI Act compares to the World
- 6. Freedom of Information It came fully into effect in the UK in 2005 Enables us to request information about more than 100, 000 public authorities More than 50 countries have FoI legislation
- 7. Freedom of Information The first FoI law was passed in Sweden. The ruling party used it to access documents the previous government had kept secret
- 8. Freedom of Information Tim Hubbard News Editor at BBC Radio Cornwall
- 9. “ In circumstances when disclosure might be politically or administratively inconvenient, the balance struck by the government comes down, time and time again, against full disclosure.” The Right Honourable Richard Scott 1996
- 12. The Information Commissioner offers help to make Freedom of Information requests
- 13. An Open Book? It’s free to make a request Anyone can make a request, not just UK Citizens You can e-mail or fax requests New culture of openness?
- 14. David Leigh Investigations Editor for The Guardian
- 15. Police reconsider Eddie Gilfoyle case
- 17. The Time uncover hidden notes that were not presented during his trial
- 18. A Closed Book? Politicians + Bureaucrats = Obstruction!
- 19. Takes at least a month to receive a reply Appeals can take YEARS Process is Politicised
- 20. David Leigh Investigations Editor for The Guardian
- 21. The Balen Report
- 23. Freedom of Information in the World
- 24. Freedom of Information in the World
- 26. Article 19 ‘… every person shall have the right to free expression and to seek and impart information’