The U.S. Government Accountability Office recommends that Congress consider comprehensive federal internet privacy legislation.
Issues that should be considered include:
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Which agency or agencies should oversee Internet privacy.
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What authorities an agency or agencies should have to oversee Internet privacy, including notice-and-comment rulemaking authority and first-time violation civil penalty authority.
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How to balance consumers’ need for Internet privacy with industry’s ability to provide services and innovate.
Click here to view the formal notice.
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