Right of 'Informational Privacy' Upheld In NJ

In a case of first impression under New Jersey law, an appeals court has held that Internet subscribers have a reasonable expectation of privacy, allowing a challenge to a subpoena that led to an indictment for computer-related theft.

11 minute readJanuary 26, 2007 at 09:22 AM
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Mary Pat Gallagher
Right of 'Informational Privacy' Upheld In NJ

In a case of first impression under New Jersey law, an appeals court has held that Internet subscribers have a reasonable expectation of privacy, allowing a challenge to a subpoena that led to an indictment for computer-related theft.

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