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[Eurasia Review] McCain, Kerry Propose Online Privacy Laws: Senator McCain said the new laws would attempt to balance the need of businesses to make money through advertising, while protecting a consumer’s right to keep personal details, like their email address or social security number, private.

[Law Offices of William I. Rothbard] The Latest on Internet Privacy – Kerry-McCain Commercial Privacy ...: This week, the legislative landscape got more crowded and interesting with the bipartisan introduction of a “Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights” by Senators John Kerry and John McCain.  Unlike its counterparts in the House and California, the Kerry-McCain bill does not include Do Not Track, setting up a potential showdown on a core element between the two chambers in an eventual conference to hash out a final bill.  Still, the Kerry-McCain privacy plan is extremely comprehensive and, given the bipartisan alliance and political stature of its authors, could become the focal point in Congress for enactment of the nation’s first Internet privacy law.

[ITIF Publication, Events and News Articles] Statement by ITIF Senior Analyst Daniel Castro on Privacy ...: WASHINGTON - ITIF has long argued that any federal privacy regulation balance the need for privacy with the need for a robust commercial Internet ecosystem. The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011 introduced today by Senators John Kerry and John McCain correctly recognizes that a balance must be struck between regulations that slow down innovation and those that protect consumers.

[paidContent] Kerry-McCain Privacy Bill: Opt-Outs Are In, Do Not Track Is Out ...: Kerry-McCain Privacy Bill: Opt-Outs Are In, Do Not Track Is Out | paidContent

[MyBankTracker.com] Kerry-McCain Senate Bill Introduced to Protect Consumer Internet ...: Titled the Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, the bill will require companies to implement security measures to protect and maintain collected information, provide notice and the ability to opt-out of information gathered, and offer consumers the ability to control how the collected information is used and shared.

[Freako SMASH Gurl] Kerry, McCain offer Internet privacy bill « Freako SMASH Gurl: Although the bill provides for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general to take action to enforce the bill’s provisions””and the FTC could bring fines of up to $3 million per violation””the proposed legislation explicitly bars private individuals from bringing court action””and that includes class action lawsuits.

[Digital Trends] Kerry, McCain offer Internet privacy bill: Prominent U.S. Senators have introduced a bill to regulate how online companies can collect and user personal information...and not everybody is pleased.

[Privacy and Security Matters Blog] Kerry and McCain Introduce Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights | Fair ...: John McCain (R-Ariz.) said their measure aims to protect Internet users by forcing companies to explain how they .

[Privacy & Information Security Law Blog] Senators Kerry and McCain Introduce the Commercial Privacy Bill of ...: The Hunton & Williams law firm's Privacy and Information Management practice includes attorneys who provide services related to privacy law and information security. Our lawyers practice in all areas of privacy and information security, including: state and federal privacy law compliance;

[USTelecom Blog] USTelecom Statement on Kerry-McCain Privacy Bill: “As an industry that already provides its customers with the highest levels of privacy protection, we believe consumers will benefit from legislation that requires all players in the Internet economy to adhere to a common set of rules implemented by a single regulator. While we are still reviewing the bill introduced today by Senators Kerry and McCain, it appears they have taken a big step in that direction, and we appreciate their efforts.”

[EMERGING ISSUES LAW BLOG] The Expectation Of Privacy And Behavioral Marketing: With more than a decade of experience in the network security and privacy insurance space, Bob started out in 1999 with INSUREtrust.com LLC, one of the first providers of network security insurance, where he was General Counsel and Director of Business Development. Bob then was one of the first team members of the AIG eBusiness Risk Solutions Group, helping grow the netAdvantage product line. 

[Kim Cameron's Identity Weblog] Kerry McCain bill proposes “minimal disclosure” for transaction: The draft envisions a significant role for the FTC and includes provisions requiring the FTC to promulgate rules on a number of important issues, including the appropriate consent mechanism for uses of data.  The FTC would also be tasked with issuing rules obligating businesses to provide reasonable security measures for the consumer data they maintain and to provide transparent notices about data practices.

[eBay Main Street - Public Policy and Breaking Ecommerce News] eBay Applauds Senators Kerry & McCain's 'Privacy Bill of Rights ...: McCain’s ”˜Privacy Bill of Rights’”¨Today, eBay, HP, Microsoft and Intel released a statement in support of Senator Kerry’s (D-MA) and Senator McCain’s (R-AZ) Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act.  Over the years, eBay has advocated for the enactment of strong federal privacy legislation that not only ensures consumer trust and confidence in the ecommerce marketplace, but also encourages innovation and growth on the Internet.

[SiliconANGLE] Facebook Finds Safety in Kerry-McCain Privacy Bill; Do-Not-Track ...: “Consumers should have the right to use the Internet and mobile devices with confidence that their privacy choices are respected, and with anonymity if they choose,” a coalition of advocacy groups wrote in a letter to Kerry and McCain. They also said the bill gives the Commerce Department too much authority and gives special treatment to Facebook and other social media sites.

[Internet] A Guide to Spring 2011 Do Not Track Legislation | Suite101.com: In addition to special rules for disclosure notices on social networking and other Internet sites, Do Not Track delegates agency authority to set strict criteria for, and monitor technological mechanisms that process or share sensitive data between themselves.Do Not Track extends the FTC's current role in Internet undercover investigations with authority to examine technological processes such as any new hardware or software designed to circumvent the opt-out requirements.

[L.A. Times Tech Blog] Sens. Kerry and McCain unveil major bill to safeguard consumers ...: Two leading U.S. senators introduced bipartisan privacy legislation Tuesday to safeguard consumer information online, aiming to prevent the misuse of personal data while not squelching the advertising that fuels the Internet economy.

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