Exam 14: The Employees Right to Privacy and Management of Personal Information

The Supreme Court,in Griswold v.Connecticut,held that restricting a married couple's use of birth control devices is constitutional.

Who among the following has committed the tort of slander?

The U.S.Bureau of Artifacts,a federal agency,produces collectible items such as commemorative coins and medals.Due to prior incidents of theft,a video surveillance was conducted on the production line.The video surveillance caught Sean,a line employee,dropping medals on the floor and later picking them up and putting them in his pocket while sweeping the workplace.Based on the tape,Mint officials searched Sean's locker and found the stolen medals.Can Sean have the search invalidated on the grounds that it was unjustified? Explain your answer.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act stipulates that employers can use protected health information in making employment decisions without prior consent.

Pursuant to the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act,when the government requests confidential information from employers about their employees,the employer can choose not to cooperate:

Which of the following is an example of the tort of intrusion into seclusion?

Which of the following statements is true of the reliefs granted by the Privacy Act for employees?

The Barton & Nightingale Hospital chain has informed all employees that due to the health risks of smoking and the high cost of health insurance premiums,it will prohibit off-duty use of tobacco by employees beginning one year from the date of the announcement.Smoking cessation programs will be made available to those who need them.Barton & Nightingale will:

John was upset with Brad,his supervisor,for giving him a poor review during his performance appraisal.In a fit of anger,John posted a copy of Brad's criminal record on the employee notice board in the cafeteria.In this case,Brad:

Who among the following has committed the tort of libel?