When locational information is collected, people should be given advance notice and a chance to opt out. Data should be erased as soon as its main purpose is met.

As much as possible, location-specific information should not be collected in the first place, or not in personally identifiable form.

For technology companies, information about what people do online is extremely valuable - it can be used to sell targeted advertising or sold to data clearinghouses.

The press should not get special privileges - if they drive recklessly or put people in danger, they should be subject to every reckless driving and endangerment law on the books - but they should also not be singled out for special punishment.

Patents have a place in medical science - for new inventions that advance the state of knowledge.

Federal law should hold organizations like the League of Women Voters harmless if they make good-faith mistakes while registering people.