Privacy Newsletter: Individual Privacy on the Internet
8/1/2001
At a time when a large number of Americans fear their information is not sufficiently protected on the internet, Congress is now charged with tackling issues of internet privacy. The debate is focused on the issue of whether "opt-in" or "opt-out" consent mechanisms should be used. By building a basic privacy framework and giving consumers greater control over their personal information, including an "opt-in" regime, Congress can help boost consumer confidence and business alike.
