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Telemarketing — In official comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission, the World Privacy Forum urged the Commission to maintain state telemarketing regulations.

Resume and job searching privacy — Before you post your resume online, read these twelve resume posting truths to help minimize resume privacy problems such as identity theft. Job Seekers Guide to Resume Databases: Twelve Resume Posting Truths .

Medical privacy — In HIPAA news, the Department of Justice has released a new ruling regarding HIPAA. The opinion is available here (PDF). Also, the HHS report summarizing the 500 + comments on the RFI for the National Health Information Network has been posted. The HHS report is available here. The World Privacy Forum and the Electronic Frontier Foundation submitted joint comments for the NHIN RFI, those comments are available here (PDF).

Financial and Internet privacy — Before you call, click, or mail away for your federally mandated free credit report, read these tips to help you avoid potential problems. This consumer tip sheet includes graphics to show you what problematic “fake” free credit sites look like, and includes consumer-tested tips for safely receiving your free reports. The tip sheet also includes resources with information, phone numbers, and addresses for ordering your report.

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