PrivacyFilter -- Please help me find a way to keep my personal phone number hidden from prying eyes. [more inside]
posted by kensch on Dec 31, 2010 - 7 answers

My coworker read my personal files. Should confront him, avoid the confrontation, or bring the issue to Human Resources? [more inside]
posted by arugula on Aug 10, 2010 - 29 answers

What is HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act)? How does it protect an individual in terms of Doctors and medical conditions that , say, an employer might ask. Does it protect your privacy?
posted by cvoixjames on Jun 24, 2008 - 9 answers

If a national news station publishes your home address on television without your consent, what is(if any) the recourse? [more inside]
posted by irishkitten on May 19, 2008 - 9 answers

How does one graciously deflect intrusive questions? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2007 - 34 answers