The Canadian Privacy Law Blog: Developments in privacy law and writings of a Canadian privacy lawyer, containing information related to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (aka PIPEDA) and other Canadian and international laws.
The author of this blog, David T.S. Fraser, is a Canadian privacy lawyer who practices with the firm of McInnes Cooper. He is the author of the Physicians' Privacy Manual. He has a national and international practice advising corporations and individuals on matters related to Canadian privacy laws.
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Monday, October 11, 2004
The New York Times is reporting that, among the many reforms following the 9-11 Commission Report, Congress is on the verge of establishing national rules for drivers' licenses in the US. The Department of Homeland Security will set out what documentation is required to obtain a license and will require that all state databases be connected. In addition, states will be required to issue ID on the same basis to non-drivers to be provided as identification for boarding planes and trains.
Privacy and civil liberties activists are concerned this is another step toward the establishment of a national identification system: The New York Times > Washington > Congress Close to Establishing Rules for Driver's Licenses
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