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Representatives Release Outline for Privacy Legislation

A bipartisan group of Representatives have formulated an outline for consumer privacy legislation. The outline includes provisions for notice, opt-out choice, and enforcement powers with the FTC. The Representatives plan to introduce a bill in 2002.

Stearns Presents Outline for Federal Statement on Information Privacy, Rep. Stearns Press Release, October 12, 2001.
Legislators renew push for privacy rules, CNET, October 12, 2001.