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ASAE Submits Comments on FTC Green Guide Rules

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Robert Hay

With the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) considering revisions to regulations that govern, for example, how appliances can label themselves as energy efficient, ASAE submitted comments yesterday asking the agency to reconsider its proposed rule regarding certifications of environmental standards sponsored … Continue reading →

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FTC Outlines Do-Not-Track Plan

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Robert Hay

Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its recommendation for the creation of a “do-not-track” Internet privacy database, which would allow consumers to opt-out of having their browsing information collected by websites and site advertisers.  The recommendation is part of … Continue reading →

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Administration to Offer Differing Online Privacy Guidelines

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Robert Hay
Andreas (L) and Laetitia, local inhabitants, pose with a laptop during a Google Street View startup event in Oberstaufen, November 2, 2010. The first panoramic images of German locations became available on Tuesday in Google Street View online service. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle (GERMANY - Tags: SOCIETY)

According to a New York Times article Wednesday, the federal government could soon be issuing two sets of Internet privacy guidelines from two different agencies, both of which have different means of addressing online privacy issues. The Department of Commerce … Continue reading →

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White House Forms Internet Working Group

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Robert Hay
SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 14: Twitter CEO Evan Williams is seen silhouetted against a screen as he shows off the newly revamped Twitter website on September 14, 2010 at Twitter headquarters in San Francisco, California. Twitter launched a new version of the popular social media site in hopes it will be more user friendly. . (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

The Obama administration has formed an inter-governmental working group designed to advise the president on Internet legislation and regulations, according to The Washington Post. The subcommittee will draw members from a number of Cabinet agencies as well as the Federal … Continue reading →

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Trade Associations Voice Concern Over CFPA

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Robert Hay

Some medical and health care trade associations are voicing concerns over the Senate legislation to regulate the nation’s financial industry, according to The Hill newspaper. Currently, the Senate is considering S. 3217, legislation to regulate financial transactions through a new … Continue reading →

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