The Loss of Personal Privacy and Its Consequences for Social Research.

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Title: The Loss of Personal Privacy and Its Consequences for Social Research.
Language: English
Authors: Robbin, Alice
Source: Journal of Government Information. Sep-Oct 2001 28(5):493-527.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 35
Publication Date: 2001
Document Type: Information Analyses
Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Access to Information, Confidential Records, Government Publications, Literature Reviews, News Media, Political Issues, Privacy, Private Sector, Public Opinion, Social Science Research
ISSN: 1352-0237
Abstract: Chronicles public opinion, politics, and law and policy on privacy and confidentiality and their consequences for access by the social research community to government administrative and statistical records. Discusses the political environment, the decennial census long form, media coverage, and fears about the accumulation of personal information by the private sector. (Contains 197 references.) (Author/LRW)
Entry Date: 2003
Accession Number: EJ654091
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Chronicles public opinion, politics, and law and policy on privacy and confidentiality and their consequences for access by the social research community to government administrative and statistical records. Discusses the political environment, the decennial census long form, media coverage, and fears about the accumulation of personal information by the private sector. (Contains 197 references.) (Author/LRW)
ISSN:1352-0237