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Consumer Watchdog Welcomes New Senate Privacy Panel, Calls For Wi-Spy and Do Not Track Hearings
WASHINGTON, DC — Consumer Watchdog today welcomed the creation of a new Senate subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law, to be chaired by Sen. Al Franken, D-MN, and urged the panel to hold hearings on the Google Wi-Spy scandal. The nonpartisan, nonprofit public interest group also said the new committee should consider Do Not Track Me legislation.
Continue reading...Internet ‘Do Not Track’ Bill Introduced In Congress
Monday, February 14, 2011
Proposed legislation is designed to protect Web users' privacy, prevent advertisers from monitoring online usage. An Internet version of the popular "Do Not Call" telephone legislation took a step toward reality on Friday, when a California Democrat introduced legislation in Congress designed to let consumers block unwanted tracking of their information online.
Continue reading...Peninsula Rep. Sponsors ‘Do Not Track’ Online Privacy Bill
Saturday, February 12, 2011
SAN MATEO, CA (KCBS) — A “Do Not Track” bill was introduced in Congress Friday and consumer and privacy advocates are applauding the move.
Continue reading...California Legislator Introduces Do Not Track Bill
Friday, February 11, 2011
Consumer Watchdog, a non-profit which looks out for consumer interests, introduced the bill at a press conference along with Speier and other advocates.
Continue reading...Speier Unveils ‘Do-Not-Track’ Online Privacy Bill
Friday, February 11, 2011
Just a day after Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., rolled out his latest online privacy legislation, Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., unveiled a package of bills Friday that includes a "do-not-track" requirement giving consumers the option to opt-out of being tracked while browsing online.
Continue reading...Online ‘Do Not Track’ Bill Introduced in House
Friday, February 11, 2011
The bills were heralded by consumer groups, like Consumer Watchdog. "Consumers should have the right to choose if their private information – from shoe size, to health concerns, to religious beliefs – is collected, analyzed and profiled by companies tracking activities online," said Carmen Balber, Washington director for Consumer Watchdog. "Do Not Track is the simple way for consumers to say 'no thanks' to being monitored while they surf the Web."
Continue reading...Landmark “Do Not Track Me” Bill To Block Unwanted Spying on the Internet, Says Consumer Watchdog
Friday, February 11, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC — “Do Not Track Me” legislation introduced in Congress today by Rep. Jackie Speier, D-CA, will let consumers block unwanted tracking of their information online, said the nonprofit Consumer Watchdog at a press conference today with the bill author and consumer and privacy advocates.
Continue reading...Web Users Concerned About Privacy on Google, Facebook. Will ‘Do Not Track’ Help?
Thursday, February 10, 2011
In a statement, Consumer Watchdog said the Gallup/USA Today poll underscores the need for "do not track" legislation. The group pointed to a poll it conducted last summer that found that 90 percent of the 1,000 people it polled wanted legislation to protect their online privacy, while another 80 percent supported "do not track." Another 86 percent wanted a single button that would enable anonymous Web browsing.
Continue reading...Report: Privacy Worries Many Facebook, Google Users
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Ifmany of their users are worried specifically about privacy, Google and Facebook should support efforts to get the U.S. government to implement and enforce a "do not track" legislation and mechanism, Consumer Watchdog said in a statement in reaction to the survey.
Continue reading...USA Today/Gallup Poll Shows Need For “Do Not Track” Legislation, Consumer Watchdog Says As Rep. Jackie Speier Is Poised To Introduce Bill In Congress
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC — A new USA Today/Gallup poll that found most Americans are worried about privacy and viruses when using Facebook or Google confirms an earlier poll by Consumer Watchdog and underscores the need for a Do Not Track mechanism to protect consumers online, the nonpartisan, nonprofit group said today.
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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