2013-03-19
New Internet Industry Lobby Group (Google, Facebook, etc) Event Reveals Why US Companies Fighting EU Privacy Rights Legislation
Submitted by demedia on Tue, 03/19/2013 - 12:25The Internet Association is yet another well-funded special interest lobby group created to push the agenda of the digital data collection industry. While it frames its work as "Protecting Internet Freedom," its real role is to act as a political defense mechanism for the industry. When it serves their interests, it will fight against repressive proposals and policies that impact Internet users and their own role as conduits and provid
Leading Consumer, Privacy, Child Advocacy & Public Health Groups Call on FTC Chair to Appoint "Pro-Consumer" and "Independent of Industry" BCP Director
Submitted by demedia on Tue, 03/19/2013 - 12:16This letter was sent today to new FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez by three-dozen NGOs--including the national leaders in the consumer and privacy fields.
