During an election campaign most individuals when making contributions freely give out contact information that include name, address, e-mail address, phone, credit card information. How much are the privacy rights of contributors or supporters respected in the use of personal information obtained during elections?

Current Louisiana treasurer, John Kennedy’s web site says, “We will not sell personal information provided through this Web site to unrelated third-parties.” Many people raised questions as to who are these “unrelated third parties?” The privacy policy on that website definitely needs to be updated. For more information please read: Louisiana Elections and Politics: Campaigns, e-mail and privacy

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