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Tech groups push for cyberthreat information-sharing bill
Several technology trade groups are pushing the U.S. Congress to pass a controversial cyberthreat information-sharing bill, despite ongoing privacy concerns voiced by digital rights and civil liberties groups.
By Grant Gross | 21 April, 2012 04:54
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FTC chairman: Do-not-track law may not be needed
A do-not-track law focused on protecting Web users' privacy may not be necessary, with private groups working to implement recommendations from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the agency's chairman said Monday.
By Grant Gross | 27 March, 2012 04:17
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Few tech issues will move in Congress for the rest of the year
As the U.S. Congress begins to gear up for November's elections, several technology-related issues remain unresolved. Lawmakers have pushed in recent months for new cybersecurity legislation, online copyright enforcement provisions, new online privacy protections and an Internet sales tax, but progress will get tougher in the coming months.
By Grant Gross | 14 March, 2012 05:52
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White House privacy push: Some question the details
The U.S. White House's announcement Thursday that it will encourage online businesses to develop and adopt privacy codes of conduct and push Congress for privacy legislation received mostly positive reviews, although some privacy advocates questioned whether companies would be too involved in writing the rules.
By Grant Gross | 24 February, 2012 06:38
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Critics: EU's proposed data protection rules could hinder Internet
Data protection and online privacy rules proposed for the European Union could hinder the development of new Web-based business models and bog down companies with regulations, some U.S. critics said Wednesday.
By Grant Gross | 26 January, 2012 06:16
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