BIA accused of violating privacy laws

MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2002

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is the target of a class action alleging violation of federal privacy laws.

Landowners on the Fort Hall Reservation in Idaho say the BIA released names, addresses and other information to the Idaho Power Company. The company was seeking to renew a rights-of-way for a power line.

Get the Story:
Fort Hall landowners sue Bureau of Indian Affairs over privacy issues (The Idaho Statesman 8/26)

Relevant Links:
Shoshone-Bannock Nation - http://www.sho-ban.com