Q&A: Inspecting Church Contribution Records
Can pastors and board members review what people give?
Privacy
IRS Loses 500 Computers in 3 Years
Lessons for church leaders to learn from these losses.
Should You Disclose Staff Compensation?
A court case in California helps answer this question.
Disclosing Staff Compensation
Should churches disclose how much their employees are paid?
Disclosing Employees’ Social Security Numbers
Sharing an employee's social security number can have severe legal consequences.
New Privacy Rules Apply to Some Cafeteria Plans and Flex Plans
Changes church treasurers should know.
Privacy – Part 2
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Application to church websites.
The Application of the HIPAA Privacy Rules to Religious Organizations
Article summary. Some pastors are expressing concern about a new federal law that prohibits churches
Accessing Employees’ Telephone Calls and Email
A federal court finds a church liable—Fischer v. Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Inc., 2002 WL
Privileged and Confidential Communications
The South Dakota Supreme Court ruled that statements made by a pastor to a denominational official concerning his wife's sudden death in a bathtub were not protected by the clergy-penitent privilege.
Liability for Disclosing Confidential Information
A New York court issues an important ruling-Lightman v. Flaum, 687 N.Y.S.2d 562 (1999)
The Discipline of Nonmembers
A Michigan court issues an important ruling-Smith v. Calvary Christian Church, 1998Â WLÂ 842259Â (Mich. App. 1998) [Invasion of Privacy, Church Members,The Establishment Clause]
Legal Implications of Reviewing Employees’ E-Mail
Recent case rules in favor of employer, but not all courts may agree.