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Legislators Urge FTC to Investigate TiVo

Representatives Dingell (D-MI), Towns (D-NY), and Markey (D-MA), have urged the FTC to investigate TiVo for unfair or deceptive trade practices. TiVo manufactures personal video recorders which collect information on customers� viewing habits.

Dingell, Towns, Markey letter to the FTC, House Commerce Democrats Web Site.
TiVo�s Data Collection and Privacy Practices, Privacy Foundation Report.
Privacy, Tech Law Journal Daily Report, April 3, 2001.