The U.S. Federal Trade Commission released a report Monday calling for greater privacy protections for online users, including increased transparency regarding the data companies collect from consumers. The report also addressed Do Not Track systems, which allow consumers to opt out of online behavior tracking mechanisms. While encouraging online companies to provide greater privacy protections for their users, the FTC stopped short of encouraging Do Not Track legislation.
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FTC Report Calls for Transparency, Stops Short on Do Not Track Law
Posted by: Rachelle Dragani March 26, 2012 03:29 PMThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission released a report Monday calling for greater privacy protections for online users, including increased transparency regarding the data companies collect from consumers. The report also addressed Do Not Track systems, which allow consumers to opt out of online behavior tracking mechanisms. While encouraging online companies to provide greater privacy protections for their users, the FTC stopped short of encouraging Do Not Track legislation.