FTC staff seeks approval to regulate Internet privacy

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The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has asked the US Congress to grant it the power to formulate rules regarding Internet privacy for online service providers. The FTC appeal follows the release of the final report of the agency's Advisory Committee on Online Access and Security. The report states that, despite the fact that 90% of all major Web sites devoted to e-commerce have a posted policy on privacy, only about 20% abides by standards that the FTC considers sufficient to protect consumers.

Government regulation, Administration of General Economic Programs, Trade Regulations NEC, International trade regulation

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IBM sends out a shout on privacy

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IBM Corp of Armonk, NY, warned the online community that it will pull out advertising from Web sites in the US and Canada that do not have clear privacy policies. According to the notification letters mailed by IBM's Internet advertising agency, OgilvyOne, to approximately 360 Web sites in North America, IBM will cancel out its advertising from Web sites that lack clear privacy issues starting Jun 1, 1999. IBM said the policy is part of its committment to promote consumer confidence in the online world.

Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Analog & Hybrid Computers, Public affairs, Microcomputers, International Business Machines Corp.

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