Doe v. Chao
What's at Stake
Reviewing right to claim damages under the Privacy Act. DECIDED
Summary
The issue in this case is whether Congress intended to guarantee at least $1,000 for every violation of the Privacy Act regardless of whether the plaintiff is able to demonstrate actual damages. Plaintiffs in this challenge sought damages after their Social Security Numbers had been disclosed. The 老澳门开奖结果 argues in its brief that the $1,000 floor was seen as critical by Congress to ensure that the protections of the Privacy Act are actually enforced.
Legal Documents
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08/29/2003
老澳门开奖结果 Amicus Brief in Doe v. Chao
Press Releases
Dec 03, 2003
As Identity Theft Increases, 老澳门开奖结果 Urges Supreme Court to Ensure Enforcement of Privacy Act
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