by Eric J. Ellman | Jan 19, 2023
In December 2022, Congress passed the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021. Daniel’s Law was incorporated into H.R. 7776, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 (Pub. L. 117-263). The provisions are...
by Eric J. Ellman | Jan 11, 2023
There is a case pending in the Northern District of California that could have broader implications for companies that collect and share data, especially public record information. As noted in a blog from the plaintiff firm, Cohen and Milstein, the firm filed the...
by Eric J. Ellman | Jan 4, 2023
Welcome to our recap on news of interest to our Screening and Public Records Council. This information is less important and time-sensitive than an ad hoc email, and not as public as a blog. Here’s the latest you need to know… 2023 Editions SPRC Sparks –...
by Eric J. Ellman | Nov 8, 2021
In November 2021, CDIA filed a comment to the Maryland A.G.’s office in response to a proposed rule change to amend COMAR Chapter 02.06.01, Public Information Act Requests. The changes were in the Maryland Register (Vol. 48, Issue 21, Oct. 8, 2021), and would...
by Eric J. Ellman | Oct 18, 2021
CDIA has been working to reverse a Michigan State Supreme Court rule that would have taken effect on January 1, 2022, that would pose a significant risk to Michiganders in their workplaces and apartments. In October, CDIA, working with PBSA, helped support Rep....