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How Privacy Laws Shape COVID-19 Reopening Plans

When it comes to processing personal information, Americans do not have a general right to privacy because the United States does not have a comprehensive privacy law. That does not mean, however, that employers are not subject to other privacy requirements.

8 minute read June 01, 2020 at 12:09 AM
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Justin Eichenberger and Mary Fuller
How Privacy Laws Shape COVID-19 Reopening Plans

Two weeks ago you were furloughed from your job in San Francisco. You're still on the company's health care plan — but are struggling to pay rent, and are worried that these health benefits will vanish if your employer goes out of business.

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