Author: Panel on Confidentiality and Data Access (U. S.)T
Publisher: National Academy Press
Keywords: accessibility, government, statistics, confidentiality, policies, lives, public, private
Number of Pages: 288
Published: 1993-11
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 0309047439
ISBN-13: 9780309047432

This volume explores the seeming conflicts between privacy and data access, an issue of concern to federal statistical agencies collecting the data, research organizations using the data, and individuals providing the data. A panel of experts offers principles and specific recommendations for managing data and improving the balance between needed government use of data and the privacy of respondents.

Author: Sabine Michalowski
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing
Keywords: crime, confidentiality, medical
Number of Pages: 344
Published: 2003-12
List price: $48.00
ISBN-10: 0754622940
ISBN-13: 9780754622949

Medical confidentiality is universally recognised as a value worth protecting. However, difficulties arise when confidential medical information becomes relevant in the context of crime prevention and criminal prosecution. Should medical confidentiality be upheld where the physician holds information which is essential for the investigation of a serious crime; for establishing the truth in a criminal trial; for an accused’s defence; or for the prevention of a criminal offence? And according to which criteria should such decisions be made? Based on an examination of different approaches i

Author: Vincent A. Walkowiak
Publisher: American Bar Association
Keywords: attorney, privilege, civil, client, bar, association, american, protecting, litigation, defending, confidentiality
Number of Pages: 763
Published: 2009-06-16
List price: $109.95
ISBN-10: 1604420022
ISBN-13: 9781604420029

This new Fourth Edition of an ABA Publishing best seller has been completely updated with the latest information and changes in the law. Attorney-client privilege in civil litigation is a complex issue as confidential communication in the corporate arena has become more important than ever. This book is the complete guide to the subject matter, updated with all the latest material.