Perspective
Apr. 7, 2016
Misguided attempt to fix privacy act
It is no secret that California's Invasion of Privacy Act is in need of reform. But recent attempts are misguided.l By Edward D. Totino and Monica D. Scott
It is no secret that California?s Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) is in need of reform. CIPA was originally enacted in the 1960s to put a stop to ?unethical industrial espionage and spying operations in California.? Part of CIPA, Penal Code Section 632, prohibits the intentional recording of "confidential communications," including telephone calls, without consent. Violators of CIPA may be subject to criminal prosecution and fines as well as subject to...
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