Government Web Site Tracking Violates Rules on Online Privacy
Dozens of federal agencies are tracking visits to U.S. government Web sites in violation of long-standing rules designed to protect online privacy, a CNET News.com investigation shows. From the Air Force to the Treasury Department, government agencies are using either "Web bugs" or permanent cookies to monitor their visitors' behavior, even though federal law restricts the practice.
Government Web sites are keeping an eye on you, CNet News, January 6, 2006.
