Do you have free speech rights online?
You know that some blogs, message boards, and chatrooms are full of negative comments and trashtalk. If you are the
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Will my Facebook posts hurt me later on?
Katie Evans is a college freshman in Florida. In 2007, when she was an 18-year-old high school senior in Florida,
State legislatures tackle cyber-bullying
In the United States and around the world, cyberbullying is a growing problem. As use of the Internet increases, so
Can the police take your phone & read text messages?
The Law Regarding Cell Phone Search and Seizure (Please see our recent post from 7/25/14 Can the police search your
Can my boss snoop through my text messages?
Regardless of your age, the law recognizes that you have a reasonable expectation of privacy at work. For example, your boss can’t
Staying Safe Online: A Young Person’s Contract
1. I will ALWAYS tell a parent or another adult immediately if something is confusing or seems scary or threatening.
Do students have a right to cell phone privacy while at school?
In May, 2007 a school security officer at Monarch High School in Colorado saw a 16-year-old sophomore smoking in the
Can I be prosecuted for comments on the Internet?
Just a few years ago, it was uncommon for someone to be prosecuted for content posted on the Internet. However, since cyberbullying is now so prevalent,
Can I access my personal site from a school computer?
Jon* attended middle school in Ohio. On his own time and computer he created a website describing the exploits of his friends
Can you be suspended for Internet speech and expression?
Aaron* was in the 8th grade at Weedsport Middle School in New York. He designed an AOL Instant Message icon