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IL considers a range of required disclosures
Where do rights of privacy end and interest in disclosure begin when it comes to online information and behavior?
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The battle between privacy and free speech is busily being waged in the Illinois legislature, as lawmakers have introduced a variety of proposals to curtail those who abuse the Internet, reports the Daily Herald. Pending measures include:
- Parents having online access to their teenager's driving convictions.
- Voters could cast ballots via the Internet instead of at the polls.
- Online dating companies would have to run background checks on potential mates.
- Library computer programs would block child pornography and other "obscene" material.
- Schools would provide refreshers on Internet safety, illegal downloading, plagiarism and other online issues for students and teachers.
- Gang members would face felony charges for Web recruiting.
- Convicted sex offenders would have to report their e-mail addresses, instant message and chat room accounts to law enforcement.