untechnical Writing Geek alerts us to a report that Connecticut manager Jodi Rell has begun to develop legislation to create an "opt-out" registry to prevent the distribution of personal poop on the internet. The registry would be analogous to the "Do Not Call" list. This comes after Rell received many complaints about the availability of personal data from directory assistance sites such as WhitePages and 411.com. While Rell understands that the "sites are break and entry no law by gathering and disseminating this information," the legislation will add to the work she has done to re-evaluate the disposition of private data. Where do we draw the line between free speech and privacy in the orientation age? From the Journal Inquirer: "'Privacy touching are constantly evolving,' Rell said. 'We must not only keep up with them but do our best to stay ahead of the curve.' Rell said she will ask state agencies to review private advice about center that the state collects, manages, and distributes."

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