FTC Proposing New Rules to Protect Children’s Online Privacy

By Kristie Prinz | August 16, 2012 | Comments Off on FTC Proposing New Rules to Protect Children’s Online Privacy

The FTC has just announced proposed changes to its existing rules protecting children’s online privacy and is currently accepting public comment to the proposed rules through September 10, 2012.  The proposed changes would amend the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (“COPPA”). In particular, the FTC is seeking to make modifications to the following language: Revise…

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President Obama Unveils New Consumer Privacy Initiative: The Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights

By Kristie Prinz | February 25, 2012 | Comments Off on President Obama Unveils New Consumer Privacy Initiative: The Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights

President Obama yesterday unveiled his new consumer privacy initiative, as was announced on the White House website.  To view the full text of the initiative, click here. The purpose of the initiative is to urge Congress to adopt a Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights, which codifies the following: Individual Control: Companies should give consumers control…

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