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Oklahoma Land Records Go Online

February 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Oklahoma has recently published an online database of land records from county clerks in many counties. Some search features are offered without cost and additional search and viewing options are available for a fee. Free services may only be available for a limited time, as this resource is described as offering a […]

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Access to Public Records and the Right to Vote

January 10th, 2008 · 2 Comments

From The Seattle Post-Intelligencer on January 9, 2008:

More than 20 states require some form of identification at the polls. Courts have upheld voter ID laws in Arizona, Georgia and Michigan, but struck down Missouri’s. The Indiana case should be decided by late June, in time for the November elections.

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Protect Your Online Personal Information

December 31st, 2007 · No Comments

The Court Reference Blog surveys recent news reports and studies that examine the risks of unprotected online personal information, including several news articles with suggestions about how to protect online personal information.

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The Facebook Bonanza of Public Information

December 26th, 2007 · No Comments

The popular social networking site Facebook has recently expanded public access to information about Facebook members, making the site an even greater bonanza for finding personal information on millions of people.
For example, as noted by PIBuzz.com on December 24, 2007, “commentary by teens can be mined for information on their parents - who may […]

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