Panel urges privacy law to protect personal records
A government advisory panel calls for a fair information practice code backed by law to shield individuals from misuse of computerized data. The report argues current law fails to protect privacy, outlines key rights to access amend and limit use, and recommends criminal and civil remedies for violations. The panel favors administrative action and pending legislation, and opposes universal identifiers.
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Washington
Elliott L. Richardson
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Skylab 2 Astronauts Run Instrument Checks
Houston UPI reports Skylab 2 astronauts Bean Garriott and Lousma say they are in good shape after blastoff. They will run checks on instruments to study Earth's resources and continue weightless medical experiments. Garriott had brief pre fainting symptoms but doctors are not worried while Flight Director Windler expects a routine two month study after the EVA.
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UPI
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Owen K. Gartiott
Jack R. Lousma
Garriott
Paul Buchanan
Milton Winder
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Windler
Lousma
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Earth Resources
Seattle
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Gulf of Mexico
Moonwalker
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Restructuring urged of Public Service Board
A push to split the Public Service Board into a planning and an independent judicial branch was voiced. Rep. Richard Snelling proposed removing judicial powers and creating a public service court to handle rate cases, while Rep. Brian Burns linked the idea to a state power authority. PSB Chairman William Gilbert urged awaiting Hoff Committee recommendations and suggested hiring full-time staff.
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PSB
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Hoff Electrical Energy Study Committee
PSE
Gilbert
Daniel Ruggles
Montpelier
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