More Online Privacy Legislation Introduced
Representatives Cannon (R-UT) and Eshoo (D-CA) have introduced federal privacy legislation requiring notice and opt-out for collection of personally-identifying information. The Bill, H.R. 237, is titled the Consumer Internet Privacy Enhancement Act.H.R. 237, THOMAS Database.
Reps. Cannon and Eshoo Unveil Internet Privacy Legislation, Rep. Cannon Press Release, January 23, 2001.
Congress Takes on Internet Privacy Legislation, Silicon Valley News (Reuters), January 23, 2001.
Privacy bills emerging at federal and state levels, Computerworld, January 24, 2001.