Facebook Agrees to Settle FTC Claims; Express Consent Needed to Share User Data

Facebook Inc. will have to give users “clear and prominent notice” and obtain “affirmative express consent” before sharing customers’ information beyond their existing privacy settings, under a proposed administrative consent order with the FTC made public Nov. 29…

OUTLOOK 2011: Administration Seeks New Privacy ‘Framework’ for Commercial Activities

The Obama administration is expected this year to finalize the blueprint for a new U.S. privacy “framework” governing business practices that involve the collection, use, and sharing of consumers’ personal data online.
The plan is expected to guide federal policymakers as they grapple with the challenge of protecting consumers’ privacy in the…

Bill to Ban Web Credit ‘Data Pass’ Clears House, Heads to President

The House Dec. 15 cleared a bill that would ban online firms from passing a purchaser’s credit card and other personal data to third parties that charge new “post-transaction” unauthorized purchases to the consumers…

FTC Stands by Self-Regulatory Approach in Long-Awaited Consumer Privacy Report

The Federal Trade Commission continued its support for online industry self-regulation on consumer privacy matters in a long-awaited report issued Dec. 1, making no calls for new federal legislation for additional regulatory or…

Many Oppose Giving Federal Trade Commission New Rules Power; Some Say Enforcement Standards Needed

Giving the Federal Trade Commission expanded rulemaking authority is generally opposed by business interests, said privacy and e-commerce…

BNA INSIGHTS: Building an Online Identity Legal Framework: The Proposed National Strategy

With the White House release for public comment of its draft National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace, the Administration has made it a priority to address…

FTC, Twitter Reach Settlement in First Social Network Data Security Case

Twitter Inc. would be required to refrain from misleading consumers about its ability to maintain user privacy and institute new data security safeguards, under…

Senate Panel Passes Bill to Ban Web Credit ‘Data Pass’ Leading to Unauthorized Sales

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee June 9 approved a bill that would ban online firms from passing a purchaser’s credit…

ANALYSIS: Business Lobbyists See Boucher Privacy Proposal as Disruptive, Press for Self-Regulation

A draft legislative proposal that has been circulated by Rep. Rick Boucher (D-Va.) would impose unprecedented new restrictions on consumer data-sharing agreements across the business community…

BNA INSIGHTS: Scrutiny on Payment Card Data Pass: Raising the Profile of Personal Information Sharing Among Marketers

Until now, this situation was fairly common: a consumer shops online, visiting an online marketing company’s website. The consumer decides to purchase, say, virus protection software from…

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