BNA INSIGHTS: New Momentum for U.S. Privacy Legislation with Introduction of Major Bills in Both House and Senate

Privacy issues have been a hot topic in Congress over the past few years, but the likelihood of action on this issue increased materially in April with the introduction of bipartisan bills in both the House and Senate…

FTC Could Enforce Some Do-Not-Track Violations under Current Law, Official Says

The Federal Trade Commission could use its existing authority under the FTC Act, in some cases, to address violations of an online “do-not-track” mechanism, an FTC official said April 5.

FTC-Google Pact: First Major Safe Harbor Action, First Privacy by Design Requirement

The Federal Trade Commission’s proposed administrative consent agreement with Google Inc. over the internet giant’s alleged misuse of user data during the launch of its now-abandoned Buzz social network yielded a number of firsts—including the FTC’s first action against a firm for failing to live up to privacy promises…

Obama Administration, in Major Policy Shift, Seeks ‘Privacy Bill of Rights’

In a significant privacy rights strategy shift, the Obama administration March 16 for the first time called on Congress to pass “privacy bill of rights” legislation to protect consumers…

BNA INSIGHTS: Sixth Circuit Finds Stored Communications Act Unconstitutional, Providing Further Momentum for Electronic Communications Privacy Act Reform, Possible Supreme Court Review

A recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit invalidating part of the Stored Communications Act (SCA) casts doubt on law enforcement’s ability to access e-mail communications without a warrant, and renews questions about updating the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)…

BNA INTERVIEW: FTC’s Vladeck Sees Game-Changing Proposals in Agency’s Privacy Report

While much of the discussion around a recently-unveiled Federal Trade Commission staff report on privacy has focused on a proposed “do-not-track” mechanism for the internet, the document contains other game-changing recommendations, according to David Vladeck, director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.

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…

LEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK: Privacy Could Be Bipartisan Agenda Item in Divided Congress

In what is expected to be a year of partisan gridlock on Capitol Hill, Republicans and Democrats will likely find common ground on the need for a serious examination of online privacy issues, laying the groundwork for…

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…

Commerce Department Report Calls for New Office to Set Online Privacy Codes of Conduct

The Department of Commerce Dec. 16 released an online privacy report calling for a new office within the department to lead the development of self-regulatory privacy “codes of conduct” for U.S. businesses…

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