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August 2006
Providing Counseling Online: Because We Can, Should We?
This article reviews common characteristics of many online counseling consumers, risks associated with online counseling, and ethical issues to consider when thinking about implementing online counseling practices.
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June 2006
Secure File Deletion: Fact or Fiction?
Publisher(s):This document describes how information contained in deleted files on one's personal hard drive may be recoverable or found in other files. It describes methods for secure file deletion, including a list of resources for free and commercial tools.
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November 2005
The Practical Aspects of Online Counseling: Ethics, Training, Technology, and Competency
Publisher(s):This article addresses the strengths and limitations of online counseling. It also offers information on present guidelines for when and who online counseling may be appropriate.
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January 2005
2005 ACA Code of Ethics: Section A.12. Technology Applications (Page 6)
Publisher(s):The Code establishes principles that define ethical behavior and best practices for ACA members. Section A.12. offers guidelines for the use of technology applications in counseling work re: benefits, limitations, access, informed consent, and web sites.
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October 2004
Online Information Brokers and Your Privacy
Publisher(s):This tip sheet includes steps to take to guard personal information from appearing in directory listings and public records. Includes a detailed listing of data vendors with complete contact information for each.
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September 2004
HIPAA Privacy call for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocates
Publisher(s):Family Violence Prevention Fund, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR), Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV)
This call was held to assist domestic violence and sexual assault providers to better understand the provisions under HIPAA and their application to advocacy programs that have relationships with health care facilities.
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June 2004
Advocates and Fatality Reviews
Publisher(s):This document describes the “System Analysis” approach. “This approach avoids blaming individuals and instead focuses on the analysis of systems and institutions with the goal of creating lasting changes.”
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May 2004
Voter Privacy in the Digital Age
Publisher(s):Report on a nationwide, state-by-state survey on voter registration data and the privacy implications of data-gathering and dissemination practices. Designed to inform the development of policy solutions that address voter privacy in the digital age.
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January 2004
Your Family and Spam
Publisher(s):This fact sheet contains information for parents about 'spam', or unsolicited commercial (or bulk) email. It describes spam and how spammers get email addresses, the dangers for children, and offers tips for dealing with and avoiding spam
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April 2002
Public Records on the Internet: The Privacy Dilemma
Publisher(s):Discusses the privacy implications of making public records containing personal information available on the Internet. Lists 9 negative consequences and offers 11 recommendations for safeguarding personal privacy while upholding public policy requirements.
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January 2002
Violence Against Women on the Internet
Publisher(s):This series of 5 online learning modules explores the various ways in which violence against women is facilitated through the use of the Internet, as well as ways in which the Internet may be used as a site of resistance to such violence.
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August 2001
Domestic Violence Organizations Online: Risks, Ethical Dilemmas, and Liability Issues
This paper outlines risk and liability issues related to Internet use by domestic violence organizations, suggests risk-management guidelines to protect them from liability, and includes recommendations to further understanding re: online services.