Readings and Websites 1. In order to successfully complete this week’s assignments, read the following chapters from the text, Mass Media Law: · Chapter 7 – Invasion of Privacy: Appropriation and Intrusion · Chapter 8 – Invasion of Privacy: Publication of Private Information and False Light · Chapter 9 – Gathering Information: Records and Meetings · Chapter 10 – Protection of News Sources/Contempt Power 2. In order to successfully complete this week’s discussion, “Blogging and Privacy Protection,” review the material at the following website: · Legal Guide for Bloggers (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (This website provides information about emerging trends in mass communication issues.)Recommended Readings and Websites 1. In order to successfully complete this week’s assignments, it is recommended that you read the following chapters from the text, Mass Media Law: · Chapter 11 – Free Press – Fair Trial: Trial-level Remedies and Restrictive Orders · Chapter 12 – Free Press- Fair Trial: Closed Judicial Proceedings 2. In order to successfully complete this week’s discussion, “Howard Cunningham Is Being Appointed for Office!,” review the material at the following website: · FERPA, HIPAA, & DPPA: How federal privacy laws affect newsgathering (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (This site will allow the student to fully understand recently updated or new privacy protection laws and the impact on mass communication. By the end of the course, students should demonstrate an understanding of privacy laws and the impact to reporter’s privilege.) 3. In order to successfully complete this Week Four Quiz, it is recommended that you review the following chapters from the text, Mass Media Law: · Chapter 4 – Libel: Establishing a Case · Chapter 5 – Libel: Proof of Fault · Chapter 6 – Libel: Defense and Damages Week 4 - Discussion 2 33 unread replies.33 replies. Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated. Blogging and Privacy Protection Doug anonymously posts a defamatory statement about Bob on a popular website called CampusTrashMouths.com. CampusTrashMouths.com acts, in essence, as a blog site open to anonymous posters at all times. Bob does not know, however, that Doug is the person who posted the statements about him because CampusTrashMouth.com does not identify the names of posters next to their comments. CampusTrashMouth.com, in fact, does not edit or otherwise exercise any control over the comments posted by others. Bob files a motion and subpoena to compel CampusTrashMouth.com to reveal the identity of the person who made the defamatory comments about him. · Is it possible for Bob to compel CampusTrashMout ...