The state of Orion recently enacted a statute requiring sex offenders to enter their names, addresses, photographs, and convictions into a public database for the remainder of their lives. Although there is a great amount of embarrassment and shame associated with this, Orion believes it is minimal in relation to the danger posed by sex offenders. This statute is an example of what?

a. Maria’s Law
b. Megan’s Law
c. a due process violation
d. a violation of the right to privacy


b. Megan’s Law

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