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Blockbuster-era law governing privacy of video rentals gets a fresh look from the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) — In 1988, Congress enacted a law to protect the privacy of video rentals after a journalist published details of Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork’s movie rental history during his Senate hearings.

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  • In 1988, Congress enacted a law to protect the privacy of video rentals after a journalist published details of Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork’s movie rental history during his Senate hearings. — The Republic Reported by 3 outlets Also in nearly the same words: Times Colonist, Toronto Star

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