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Privacy Law

The concept of "privacy law" has been around for well over one hundred years.  However, computers, technology and legislation have changed the realm of privacy law.

If you are looking for a lawyer to help you regain your privacy, you have come to the right place!  We can help you enforce your traditional privacy rights, expunge criminal records (so your records do not show up in a background check) and work on deleting your name from public databases to reduce the amount of junk mail you receive.  Feel free to contact us for a free consultation.

The Proy Law Firm can help you with the following privacy law issues:

Individual Privacy-Related Matters:

 - Defamation of Character

       - Libel (written/recorded defamation)

       - Slander (verbal defamation)

- Expungement of Criminal Records (click here for more details)

- Fair Credit Reporting Act Violations

- Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Violations

       -The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act imposes restrictions on financial

       institutions sharing your personal information.

- Invasion of Privacy

- Appropriation of Name or Likeness

       - Using your name or likeness for profit

- False Light

       - Publishing private information that harms your reputation

- Intrusion Upon Seclusion

       - Exposure to unwanted publicity

- Unreasonable Publicity to Private Life

       - Publishing private information that is not of public concern

Privacy-Related Compliance Counsel for Businesses:

- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act

- Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA")

Mr. Proy's Relevant Publications:

- Regaining Privacy in a Digital World, 2600 Magazine (Vol. 26, No. 2, June 2009)