NY Times
A Call to Legislate Internet Privacy
Saul Hansell
Mar. 13, 2009
This article discusses the ongoing debate over internet privacy in congress. It talks about the importance of internet regulation in congress and how it has become a growing priority. Amongst their top priorities is the issue of passing a bill to regulate increased privacy for Internet users. The article states that internet users should be given the right to know what information is being collected about them as well as knowing how to reject having the information aimed at them in ads. This issue is significant as it shows that congress is taking the issue of internet privacy seriously, which could lead to less invasive ads online.
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