Should Caller ID be Outlawed?

The Annenberg Washington Program of Northwestern University, which studies the relationship between communications and public policies, spon… read more

The Annenberg Washington Program of Northwestern University, which studies the relationship between communications and public policies, sponsored a forum on caller ID, a new feature offered by some telephone companies around the nation. Mr. Mulvee argued that caller ID allows a phone call’s recipient more privacy from unwanted calls, may actually deter obscene phone calls in areas with unrestricted caller ID, may help emergency services in responding to calls for help, and may aid in tracking down senders of offensive phone calls. Mr. Smith argued the caller ID system is unnecessary and invades the privacy of the sender of the phone call, who, for whatever reason, may desire to remain anonymous. Police informants or callers to therapy hotlines may fear detection under the new system. close

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Should Caller ID be Outlawed?

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Program ID:
17418-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 04, 1991 | 12:01pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Apr 05, 1991 | 3:30am EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Apr 04, 1991 | 12:01pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 04, 1991 | 5:05pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 04, 1991 | 11:23pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 05, 1991 | 3:30am EST | C-SPAN 1
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