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2008

FTC Should Strengthen Behavioral Advertising Principles April 11, 2008
Compendium of Behavioral Targeting 'Sensitive' Definitions March 24, 2008
CDT: Commission Needed to Explore Revamping Privacy Act March 11, 2008
CDT Releases Principles for Behavioral Targeting Privacy Tools March 04, 2008
Congress Moves to Make "Do Not Call" Listings Permanent February 07, 2008
CDT Urges FTC to Support Privacy Enhancing Technologies January 23, 2008
DHS Releases Final Regulations for REAL ID Act January 11, 2008

2007

FTC Approves Google-DoubleClick Merger; Releases New Guidelines for Comment December 20, 2007
"Best Practices" for Personal Health Records Released December 19, 2007
Do Not Call... Forever and Ever and Ever December 11, 2007
Key Privacy Groups Propose Do Not Track List October 31, 2007
Do Not Call List Bills Approved by House, Senate Committees October 30, 2007
House Committee Votes to Permanently Extend Do Not Call List October 24, 2007
FTC Should Apply Spyware Principles to Targeting October 19, 2007
Google-DoubleClick Debate Raises Broader Issues September 27, 2007
FTC Plays Critical Role in Online Consumer Protection September 12, 2007
FCC Must Protect Innovation, Privacy in e911 Rulemaking August 22, 2007
Report Tracks and Compares Competition for Search Privacy August 08, 2007
FTC "Town Hall" Will Examine Behavioral Advertising August 06, 2007
CDT Calls for Privacy Standards in Health IT Bill July 25, 2007
CDT, Advocates Oppose Illegal Use of Background Checks July 11, 2007
Spyware Bill Introduced in the Senate June 20, 2007
CDT Offers Recommendations on Model Privacy Form May 30, 2007
CDT Urges Caution on Tracking Mandate for Wireless Devices May 18, 2007
Senate Panel Approves Data Security Legislation May 03, 2007
Senate Committee Revises Data Security Legislation April 26, 2007
Government ID Theft Plan Addresses Problem at the Edges April 23, 2007
CDT Unveils Draft Identity Principles April 23, 2007
Spyware Legislation Could Aid Enforcement, CDT Testifies March 15, 2007
Anti-Spyware Coalition Finalizes Best Practices March 15, 2007
FTC Finalizes Landmark Adware Settlement March 09, 2007
CDT Recommends Steady Increase in FTC Funding February 28, 2007
Senators Introduce Strong Data Breach Bill February 06, 2007
New York Settlements Go After Adware Funding January 29, 2007
CDT Releases 2007 Legislative Agenda January 22, 2007
House Votes To Strengthen Authority of DHS Privacy Officer January 10, 2007

2006

Senators Propose Repeal of National ID Card Law December 13, 2006
Congress Approves Internet Enforcement Bill December 12, 2006
CDT, StopBadware.org File Joint Spyware Complaint December 07, 2006
CDT Releases "Lame Duck" Internet Watch List November 20, 2006
CDT Praises Zango Settlement, Urges Enforcement November 20, 2006
FTC Settles Landmark Case With Adware Distributor Zango November 03, 2006
"Internet Watch List" Identifies Dangerous Legislation September 14, 2006
Washington Attorney General Files Second Case Under Spyware Law August 15, 2006
Many Advertisers Use Nuisance Adware Knowingly - Study August 09, 2006
CDT, CAP Issue New Report on Consumer Privacy and Protection July 24, 2006
CDT, Groups Oppose Vote on Weak Data Breach Bill July 21, 2006
Anti-Spyware Coalition Releases Updated Documents. June 29, 2006
Range of Laws Used in Fight Against Spyware: Report June 26, 2006
High-Profile Companies Announce Support for Privacy Law June 20, 2006
Data Retention Plan Lacks Privacy Safeguards; Could be Costly June 02, 2006
Groups Urge Review of Veterans Data Practices June 01, 2006
Veterans Data Breach Highlights Need to Strengthen Privacy Laws May 24, 2006
Unethical Adware Distributor Ceases Operations May 12, 2006
Court Issues $4 Million Judgement In Seismic Spyware Case May 04, 2006
Group Led by CDT Releases RFID Privacy Best Practices May 01, 2006
Direct Revenue Advertiser Settles Fraud Charges April 12, 2006
New York Attorney General Sues Major Adware Distributor April 04, 2006
Anti-Spyware Coalition Releases Documents; Unveils Agenda April 03, 2006
Government Takes Key Step Toward Streamlined Privacy Notice March 31, 2006
House Committee Approves Revised Data Security Legislation March 29, 2006
House Committee Approves Weak Data Security Bill March 21, 2006
Government Not Entitled to Google Records, CDT Argues February 27, 2006
FTC Settles with Fake Anti-Spyware Companies January 08, 2006

2005

Senate Panel Approves Data Security Bill November 21, 2005
CDT Applauds New Industry Push for Internet Privacy Legislation November 03, 2005
Federal Appeals Court Affirms E-Mail Privacy Protection August 11, 2005
CDT Calls on DHS to Create New Safeguards on Personal Information July 19, 2005
CDT Urges Privacy Protection in Air Passenger Screening June 29, 2005
Bush Administration Limits Prosecution of Health Privacy Law Violations June 07, 2005
House Committee Approves Spyware Bill May 19, 2005
CDT Lays Out Affiliate Schemes Behind Spyware May 11, 2005
NY AG Brings Suit Against Adware Company April 28, 2005
NY AG May Bring First State Spyware Case April 13, 2005
CDT Calls for Policy Framework for Data Brokers, Government Users April 12, 2005
FTC Adds Spy Wiper to Seismic Spyware Case April 11, 2005
Senators Introduce Revised Spyware Bill March 22, 2005
FTC Brings Case Against Fake Anti-Spyware Company March 14, 2005
Anti-Spyware Bill with Criminal Penalties is Reintroduced February 10, 2005
CDT Renews Call For Privacy Legislation, Better Spyware Enforcement January 26, 2005
Court Enters Preliminary Injunction Against Spyware Purveyor January 05, 2005

2004

CDT Comments on Peer-to-Peer Challenges in FTC Proceeding November 16, 2004
Court Grants Temporary Injunction Order Against Spyware Purveyor October 25, 2004
FTC Files First Spyware Case Following CDT Complaint October 08, 2004
Spyware Bills See Flurry of Action October 06, 2004
U.S. Supreme Court Backs "Do Not Call" Registry October 04, 2004
Senate Committee Approves Spyware Bill September 23, 2004
US Takes Action Against Online Fraudsters August 26, 2004
Adware Company Sues Deceptive Distributor, Promises Reforms to CDT July 28, 2004
Markle Task Force Report on Health Records Addresses Privacy July 19, 2004
CDT Calls for Tech-Neutral Privacy Legislation and RFID Assessment Hearing July 14, 2004
Anti-Spyware Legislation on Fast Track Through House June 28, 2004
Policy Proscriptions Offered for Biometric Technologies June 21, 2004
CDT Testifies on Approaches to "Spyware" Threat April 29, 2004
CDT Urges FTC to Prosecute Devious Software Practices April 19, 2004
CDT presents consensus list of devious software practices at FTC "Spyware" Workshop April 19, 2004
Google's Mail Program Highlights General Privacy Concerns April 12, 2004
CDT Testifies on "Spyware" Threat and Potential Solutions March 23, 2004
CDT Urges Utah Governor to Veto Weak Spyware Bill March 17, 2004
DHS Inspector General Echoes CDT Concerns About Terror Info Sharing March 09, 2004
Internet Tax Moratorium Important to Continued Expansion of Access March 08, 2004
House Judiciary Committee Calls For DOJ Privacy Officer March 04, 2004
New Anti-Spyware Bill Introduced February 26, 2004
DHS Privacy Office Issues Report on JetBlue Disclosure February 20, 2004
Do Not Call List Upheld February 19, 2004
Proposed Mark for Sexually Oriented Spam Overbroad and Unconstitutional, CDT Argues February 17, 2004
GAO Criticizes CAPPS II February 12, 2004
CDT Files Complaint with FTC in "Browser Hijacking" Case February 11, 2004
CDT Calls for Legislation Creating Privacy Officers at Federal Agencies February 10, 2004
Security Holes at DMVs Nationwide February 02, 2004
DOJ Objects to SAFE Act January 30, 2004
Workshop on Machine Readable Privacy Policies January 22, 2004

2003

Regulatory Agencies to Propose Changes to Financial Privacy Notices December 23, 2003
DC Circuit Quashes RIAA Subpoenas Against Alleged File Sharers December 19, 2003
CDT Releases "Spyware" Report and Calls on Net Users to Send Stories November 18, 2003
Privacy, Consumer Groups Warn of Risks of RFID Product Tracking Devices November 17, 2003
Do Not Call List Remains in Legal Limbo October 07, 2003
Do Not Call List Gets a Green Light October 07, 2003
Guidance Issued on Federal Agency "Privacy Impact Assessments" October 01, 2003
Federal Court Blocks Do Not Call List September 24, 2003
CDT Testifies on Copyright Enforcement Subpoenas September 18, 2003
CDT Urges Protections for Privacy in Copyright Enforcement September 09, 2003
Privacy Groups File Brief in Supreme Court Privacy Act Case August 25, 2003
CDT Emphasizes Importance of Anonymity and Diversity in Government E-Authentication August 12, 2003
GAO Report Faults Privacy Act Enforcement July 30, 2003
Financial Service Regulators Contemplate Short Privacy Notice Rule July 01, 2003
CDT Calls for Policy Impact Statements for Key Internet Standards June 27, 2003
National "Do Not Call" registry goes live June 27, 2003
Verizon Forced to Identify Subscribers in Ongoing Privacy Dispute June 05, 2003
CDT Calls for Education, Limited Reform to Address P2P Privacy Issues May 15, 2003
Authentication Privacy Principles Working Group Releases Interim Report May 14, 2003
CDT Releases Report Analyzing Public Policy Concerns about ENUM Technology - April 28, 2003
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to DMCA Subpoena Provision April 24, 2003
Public Session on Privacy in Government Systems April 23, 2003
FTC's National Telemarketing Do Not Call Web Site to Launch on July 1 March 26, 2003
Air Travel Security Head Pledges Respect for Privacy March 13, 2003
Compendium Offers Insight on Key Privacy Issues March 06, 2003
Airline Screening Proposal Fails Privacy Act Test February 25, 2003
Congress Passes Do Not Call List Funding February 18, 2003
Burglary and Bribery Problems Persist at Local DMV Offices January 30, 2003
Legislation Authorizing "Do Not Call" List Introduced in House January 30, 2003
Senate Votes to Block TIA Pending More Info January 23, 2003

2002

FTC Announces National "Do-Not-Call" Registry for Telemarketing December 18, 2002
On Telemarketing, FCC Seeks Comments on National Do-Not-Call List October 28, 2002
House Committee Passes Bipartisan Government Privacy Bill September 11, 2002
CDT Calls Electronic Access to Court Records "A Quiet Revolution," Raising Questions of Privacy, Cost and Equity August 21, 2002
Financial Privacy Regulations Upheld August 12, 2002
FCC Declines to Issue Rules on Wireless Location Information August 12, 2002
Microsoft Settles with FTC August 12, 2002
FCC Issues New Rule on Customer Data July 16, 2002
Government Privacy Legislation Moves Forward in House July 10, 2002
Privacy Legislation Approved by Senate Committee May 17, 2002
Senator Hollings Introduces Online Personal Privacy Act April 22, 2002
ConsumerPrivacyGuide.org Sponsors File Comments with FTC on Do-Not-Call Proposal March 28, 2002
FTC Proposes National "Do Not Call" List February 01, 2002

2001

Privacy and Consumer Groups Launch Online Resource December 18, 2001
Most Banks Offering Online Services Are Not Giving Consumers Online Privacy Choices August 29, 2001
Public Interest Groups and Academics Call on Bush Administration to Fill Privacy Position April 16, 2001
CDT Urges FCC to Adopt Privacy Rules for Wireless Location Information April 10, 2001
Federal Trade Commission Closes Its Investigation of DoubleClick January 26, 2001

2000

CDT Files comments on Privacy of Bankruptcy Data September 22, 2000
McCain Introduces S. 2928 To Improve Notice And Choice July 26, 2000
Clinton Administration Ties Agency Budgets to Privacy Practices June 23, 2000
CDT Web Site Becomes One of the First to Use New Privacy Notice Standard June 23, 2000
Web Privacy Standard Moves Forward June 21, 2000
CDT Testifies on Privacy May 25, 2000
FTC Recommends Congress Take Action on Online Privacy May 23, 2000
DT Testifies: Privacy Commission Could Help, But Should Not Be Used to Delay Legislation April 13, 2000
CDT and the Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner release report on how P3P can help protect privacy April 10, 2000
DoubleClick Puts Hold on Tying Personal Info to Online Habits March 02, 2000
CDT Files New Facts for FTC's DoubleClick Inquiry February 29, 2000
Speak Out on DoubleClick February 01, 2000
Supreme Court Upholds Driver's Privacy Law January 12, 2000

1999

CDT Submits Comments to FTC on Online Profiling November 30, 1999
CDT Creates New Privacy Resource for Consumers November 15, 1999
Federal Trade Commission Examines Online Profiling November 08, 1999
President Clinton Unveils Sweeping Health Privacy Proposal October 29, 1999
FTC Releases Children's Privacy Rules October 20, 1999
Less Than Half of the Presidential Candidates Have Privacy Policies on Their Web Sites September 02, 1999
Federal Appeals Court Drops Rules Protecting Phone Customer Privacy August 26, 1999
CDT issues report on privacy seals and privacy practices online July 27, 1999
House Reviews FTC's Online Privacy Report July 13, 1999
Government Agencies Ordered to Post Privacy Policies June 03, 1999
CDT Testifies on Privacy May 27, 1999
Survey Shows that More Web Sites are Talking About Privacy, but Less Than 10% of Popular Sites Meet the Test Called for by Industry, Advocacy Groups and the FTC May 12, 1999
FTC Acts Again on Children's Privacy May 06, 1999
Clinton Calls For New Privacy Protections For Financial Information May 04, 1999
Senate Hearing on Medical Records Privacy April 22, 1999
Advocates Call on Clinton to Protect Privacy Online April 21, 1999
CDT Testifies on Privacy April 20, 1999
Federal Agency Web Sites Still Lack Clear Privacy Notices-- CDT Urges New US Privacy Czar to Act Immediately April 16, 1999
Privacy & Consumer Groups File Supplement to Complaint Against Intel April 08, 1999
Privacy And Consumer Groups File Complaint Against Intel At FTC February 25, 1999
Connecticut State Government's Information Technology Proposal Puts Personal Privacy At Risk February 18, 1999
Congress Focuses on Privacy: Senator Burns Issues Draft Privacy Bill February 17, 1999

1998

First Congressional Action to Protect Privacy Online December 15, 1998
Congress Passes Censorship, Privacy and Other Internet Bills October 21, 1998
Privacy, Digital Signatures Legislation Adopted October 20, 1998
Senate Takes First Congressional Action to Protect Privacy Online October 01, 1998
Senate To Move Forward on Children's Privacy September 23, 1998
CDT's Privacy Quiz: The Lewinsky-Starr Edition August 19, 1998
FTC Takes Action on Privacy: Settlement with GeoCities Sets A Historic Precedent, Highlights the Need for Uniform Privacy Rules August 16, 1998
Placing The Clinton Administration's Privacy Announcement In Perspective August 11, 1998
CDT calls for Internet Privacy Legislation July 21, 1998
Department of Commerce Solicits Comments July 17, 1998
Privacy and Consumer Advocates Call on Administration to Develop a National Privacy Policy June 22, 1998
CDT Calls Government Response to Industry Inaction Inadequate June 04, 1998
CDT's Deirdre Mulligan Testified In House Hearing On Privacy In Electronic Communications March 26, 1998
Web Site Criticized By CDT In Complaint To Federal Trade Commission Changes Privacy Policy February 26, 1998
Federal Communications Commission Rejects Opt-out Approach To Protecting Privacy February 23, 1998
Senate Committee On Labor And Human Resources Resumes Hearings On The Confidentiality Of Medical Information February 23, 1998
Navy Breaks 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Privacy Law January 28, 1998

1997

Industry RespondsTo Online Community's Outrage Over Widespread Availability Of Personal Information December 18, 1997
Children's Web Sites Continue to Undermine Kids Privacy December 16, 1997
Social Security Administration Reopens Web Site September 04, 1997
CDT Participates In FTC Workshop June 10, 1997
NRC Report: Pressure Needed to Improve Security and Privacy of Electronic Health Records March 05, 1997
NCVHS Hearings Explore Health Information Privacy Options February 02, 1997

1996

Hearing Held on "Children's Privacy" Legislation September 13, 1996
New Electronic Health Information Provisions Pose Privacy Risks August 16, 1996
Rep. Markey Introduces Online Privacy Legislation June 24, 1996
CDT Testifies at Congressional Hearing regarding Medical Records Confidentiality June 14, 1996
Supreme Court Recognizes Psychotherapy-Patient Privacy Rights June 13, 1996
CDT Presents Testimony At FTC Hearings June 05, 1996
Mark-up of Medical Privacy Bill Postponed Indefinitely May 13, 1996
Key Senators Strengthen Medical Privacy Bill: Mark-up Set for April 24 April 12, 1996

1995

Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee Holds Hearing on S. 1360 November 14, 1995
Landmark Health Privacy Legislation Introduced October 24, 1995

 
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