Computer Privacy Timothy R. McVeigh
(no relation to the Oklahoma City bomber) was a highly...

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Computer Privacy Timothy R. McVeigh
(no relation to the Oklahoma City bomber) was a highly decorated, 17-year
veteran of the U.S. Navy. McVeigh was a gay male who, while using an alias,
sent an e-mail message to a civilian navy volunteer through AOL. The volunteer
searched through AOL’s member profi le directory and learned some information
about the sender; eventually this information and McVeigh’s identity found
their way to senior offi cials in the navy. McVeigh was then found to be in
violation of the military’s policy of “Don’t ask, don’t tell,” an offense that
warrants discharge for homosexuality. McVeigh brought suit, attempting to
prevent the military from ordering his discharge. Will McVeigh be allowed to
offer as an argument that his e-mail to the volunteer cannot be used against
him due to his right to privacy? [ McVeigh v. Cohen , 983 F. Supp. 215
(Washington, D.C.).]

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AOL's user profile directory was reviewed by the volunteer, who discovered some information about the sender. Eventually, this information and McVeigh's identity reached senior Navy personnel. Then it was determined that McVeigh had committed the crime of homosexuality, violating the military's "Don't ask, Don't Tell" policy. McVeigh filed the case in an effort to stop the military from deciding to discharge him. McVeigh would be permitted to assert that his right to privacy prevented the volunteer from using his email against him. As long as his sexual orientation was kept a secret,

Computer Privacy Timothy R. McVeigh (no relation to the Oklahoma City bomber) was a highly decorated, 17-year veteran of the U.S. Navy. McVeigh was a gay male who, while using an alias, sent an e-mail...

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