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California Announces Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit

California announces a new Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit.  http://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-kamala-d-harris-announces-privacy-enforcement-and-protection

California guarantees individuals the right to privacy.  The Privacy Unit will protect this constitutionally-guaranteed right by prosecuting violations of California and federal privacy laws. The Privacy Unit centralizes existing Justice Department efforts to protect privacy, including enforcing privacy laws, educating consumers and forging partnerships with industry and innovators.  For more on employee privacy in California check out: http://www.californiaemploymentlawfirm.com/employee-privacy

Remember that generally, employers cannot discipline you for lawful, off-duty conduct that occurs away from the employer's premises.  If you feel like you've been the victim of wrongful termination in violation of your privacy rights, then check out: http://www.californiaemploymentlawfirm.com/wrongful-termination