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IP: FTC OFFERS PRIVACY GUIDELINES FOR INTERNET
From: Dave Farber <farber () cis upenn edu>
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1998 12:32:10 -0500
Following publication of a report last month that called industry efforts to address consumer privacy concerns "inadequate and disappointing," the Federal Trade Commission is now drafting guidelines for legislation on Internet privacy. In testimony before the House Commerce Committee, FTC Chairman Robert Pitofsky today called for "additional government authority" to enforce privacy laws. A June study conducted by the FTC found that 92% of all Web sites collect personal data, including names, Social Security numbers, and credit-card numbers, but only 14% tell users what information they are collecting and what they plan to do with it. The guidelines will require that Web sites alert customers when information is being collected, and offer them choices with regard to how it is used. Web sites will be required to offer "reasonable access" to the data, and to give users a chance to correct inaccurate information. In addition, Web sites will be required to protect the data's security and integrity. (Wall Street Journal 21 Jul 98
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