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Senate “tussle” is good for privacy
There can't be anything better than having legislators compete to answer popular demand for better privacy protection. Hauling tech executives in and asking them to explain themselves never hurts. Twice in two weeks is even better.
Continue reading...FCC Announces a Public Forum on Smartphone Location Tracking Systems
Thursday, May 19, 2011
John Simpson, spokesman for Consumer Watchdog, notes that the FCC is continuing an investigation into Google's past practice of sending fleets of specially equipped vehicles criss-crossing city streets in 30-plus nations to take photos for its mapping service -- and to collect data from Wi-Fi systems in homes and businesses.
Continue reading...Is Google Profiting From Illegal Ads?
Thursday, May 19, 2011
The nonprofit group Consumer Watchdog released a report this year tracking ads on Google’s site that preyed on consumers looking for mortgage modifications. The report called Google “a prominent beneficiary of the national home loan and foreclosure crisis of the past two years.”
Continue reading...Sen. Blumenthal demands answers on Wi-Fi privacy
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
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Continue reading...Jamie Court: Browser Beater
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Consumer Watchdog has dogged Google since 2008 on a number of issues. Particularly galling to Court is Google's massive collection of Internet users' information obtained through unencrypted Wi-Fi networks, which he says is a violation of wiretapping laws.
Continue reading...Consumer Groups Welcome ‘Do Not Track’ Privacy Push
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Jamie Court of Consumer Watchdog noted that Mozilla, Microsoft and Apple are incorporating a mechanism into their Web browsers to send a "Do Not Track" message but there is currently no legal requirement that a website honor the request.
Continue reading...Do-Not-Track-Online One Step Closer To Being National Right
Monday, May 9, 2011
A poll by Consumer Watchdog found that 90 percent of Americans want legislation to protect their online privacy, and 80 percent support a Do Not Track mechanism. Another 86 percent want a single-click button on their browsers that makes them anonymous when they search online.
Continue reading...Internet Privacy Bills Are Planned
Saturday, May 7, 2011
The bills announced Friday give new impetus to allowing consumers to request they not be tracked, said John Simpson of Consumer Watchdog. "Demand for 'do not track' protection is swelling, and that makes sense," he said. "This is an idea whose time has come, and I believe people will finally get the protection they are demanding."
Continue reading...Do-Not-Track Laws Gain US Momentum
Friday, May 6, 2011
The chairman of the powerful US senate commerce committee plans to introduce a bill [1] next week that will require companies to give online shoppers the opportunity to opt out of online tracking - and enforcement powers to the Federal Trade Commission.
Continue reading...Online Privacy Concerns Fuel Drive For ‘Do-Not-Track’ Legislation
Friday, May 6, 2011
"Demand for do-not-track protection is swelling and that makes sense," said John Simpson, spokesman for the group Consumer Watchdog. "This is an idea whose time has come, and I believe people will finally get the protection they are demanding. Senator Rockefeller should be commended for pushing the issue."
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
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