VPPA was also amended in 2013 to facilitate social media sharing of video viewing preferences when users consent to disclosure of information via the Internet. Other Federal Privacy Laws Bank Secrecy Act, Pub. L. No. 91-508 requires banks to maintain reports of financial transaction as necessary to assist in government investigations. Communications Decency Act, § 230(c) immunizes Internet service providers from liability for content posted by others. Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. § 552a covers personal information maintained in government record systems. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1221-1232 covers privacy of school records. Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978, 12 U.S.C. §§ 3401-3422 subpoena or search warrant required for law enforcement to obtain financial records. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1801-1811 covers foreign intelligence gathering within the USA. Privacy Protection Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C. § 2000 restricts government right to search and obtain work product of press and media. Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, 47 U.S.C. § 551 requires privacy protection for records maintained by cable companies. Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, 5 U.S.C. § 552a covers automated government investigations comparing computer files. Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988, 29 U.S.C. §§ 2001-2009 covers use of polygraphs by employers.
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