February 2015 Archive
Data-Driven Sentencing May Punish the Poor and More in MuckReads Weekly
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Fines Remain Rare Even As Health Data Breaches Multiply
Federal health watchdogs say they are cracking down on organizations that don’t protect the privacy and security of patient records, but data suggests otherwise.
Over 1,100 Health Data Breaches, but Few Fines
Since October 2009, health care organizations and their business partners reported 1,142 large-scale data breaches, each affecting at least 500 people, to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Of those, seven breaches have resulted in fines.
Net Neutrality May Face an Uphill Battle If History Tells Us Anything
The FCC’s current net neutrality proposal is just its latest attempt at regulating Internet companies, but there have been others.
New York City Lays Out Limits on Restraints And Suspensions
Amid recent calls for reform, New York City’s Department of Education is introducing new restrictions on suspending and restraining kids in city schools.
Newly Discovered Evidence is Latest Surprise in Patz Case
Defense lawyers question whether mistrial is warranted after lost evidence surfaces in case of missing boy.
‘Losing Ground’ Wins 1st SND Gold for ProPublica, the Lens
'Treatment Tracker,' parsing Medicare payments to doctors, wins silver in the information graphics category.
Police Brutality from Chicago to Gitmo and More in MuckReads Weekly
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When a Wildlife Rehab Center Regulates Charter Schools: Inside the Wild World of Charter Regulation
Charter school “authorizers” are charged with making sure schools can be trusted with kids and with public money. Problem is, many lack the tools to do the job.
In Complicated Patz Case, Informant Could Testify About Suspect Not on Trial
The defense in the Patz murder trial will argue another man is more likelier the killer of the young boy. Jack Colbert might help make that case.
VA Center’s ‘Flat Stanley’ Research Claims and More in MuckReads Weekly
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A History of Violence: Accusations But No Justice in Liberia
Many of those accused of unspeakable brutality during Liberia’s civil war have never been formally tried.
Internet Censorship in China: We’ll Sing it for You
One Chinese government agency is so proud of how well they censor the Internet that they put their feelings to music.
Connecticut Schools Pin Down and Restrain 'Staggering' Number of Kids
A new state report found one public school student was restrained more than 700 times in one year.
Judge in Patz Case Forced to Justify Secrecy Decisions
News organizations ask New York appellate court to force judge to unseal hearings on evidence and jurors in famous missing child case.
The Trouble With Disclosure: It Doesn't Work
Disclosure and transparency have become the answer to every vexing regulatory problem, but sunlight is not always the most effective disinfectant.
