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2008

FTC Takes Aim at "Stalker Spyware" Company
November 17, 2008
Article: Search Query Log Privacy is a Balancing Act
November 06, 2008
CDT Report: Browser Developers Compete on Privacy Controls
October 22, 2008
CDT Policy Post: Closer Look at ISP-Ad Network Partnerships
September 18, 2008
Study: State AGs Fail to Adequately Protect Online Consumers
August 12, 2008
Constitution Protects Location Information, CDT Argues
August 07, 2008
CDT Policy Post: A Primer on Behavioral Advertising
July 31, 2008
Study: Customer, Corporate Data at Risk in Telecommuting Environment
July 29, 2008
CDT Policy Post: Security and Privacy Issues Associated With Federal RFID-Enabled Documents
July 25, 2008
CDT Testifies Before House Telecom Subcommittee About Online Behavioral Advertising
July 17, 2008
CDT Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee on State Dept. Passport Privacy Breaches
July 10, 2008
CDT Testifies on Privacy Implications of Online Advertising
July 09, 2008
ISP, Ad Networking Scheme May Violate Federal and State Wiretap Laws
July 08, 2008
CDT Urges Congress to Move This Year to Update Federal Privacy Legislation
June 18, 2008
CDT Urges Stronger Guidelines for Behavioral Advertising
June 12, 2008
CDT Highlights Privacy and Security Impact of Tax Reporting Plan
June 12, 2008
Congressional Investigation of ISP Data Collection Scheme Urged
June 06, 2008
Proposed Treasury Program Burdens Credit Card Companies, Threatens Consumer Privacy
May 20, 2008
FTC Should Strengthen Behavioral Advertising Principles
April 11, 2008
Compendium of Behavioral Targeting 'Sensitive' Definitions
March 24, 2008
CDT: Commission Needed to Explore Revamping Privacy Act
March 11, 2008
CDT Releases Principles for Behavioral Targeting Privacy Tools
March 04, 2008
Congress Moves to Make "Do Not Call" Listings Permanent
February 07, 2008
CDT Urges FTC to Support Privacy Enhancing Technologies
January 23, 2008
DHS Releases Final Regulations for REAL ID Act
January 11, 2008

2007

FTC Approves Google-DoubleClick Merger; Releases New Guidelines for Comment
December 20, 2007
"Best Practices" for Personal Health Records Released
December 19, 2007
Do Not Call... Forever and Ever and Ever
December 11, 2007
Key Privacy Groups Propose Do Not Track List
October 31, 2007
Do Not Call List Bills Approved by House, Senate Committees
October 30, 2007
House Committee Votes to Permanently Extend Do Not Call List
October 24, 2007
FTC Should Apply Spyware Principles to Targeting
October 19, 2007
Google-DoubleClick Debate Raises Broader Issues
September 27, 2007
FTC Plays Critical Role in Online Consumer Protection
September 12, 2007
FCC Must Protect Innovation, Privacy in e911 Rulemaking
August 22, 2007
Report Tracks and Compares Competition for Search Privacy
August 08, 2007
FTC "Town Hall" Will Examine Behavioral Advertising
August 06, 2007
CDT Calls for Privacy Standards in Health IT Bill
July 25, 2007
CDT, Advocates Oppose Illegal Use of Background Checks
July 11, 2007
Spyware Bill Introduced in the Senate
June 20, 2007
CDT Offers Recommendations on Model Privacy Form
May 30, 2007
CDT Urges Caution on Tracking Mandate for Wireless Devices
May 18, 2007
Senate Panel Approves Data Security Legislation
May 03, 2007
Senate Committee Revises Data Security Legislation
April 26, 2007
Government ID Theft Plan Addresses Problem at the Edges
April 23, 2007
CDT Unveils Draft Identity Principles
April 23, 2007
Spyware Legislation Could Aid Enforcement, CDT Testifies
March 15, 2007
Anti-Spyware Coalition Finalizes Best Practices
March 15, 2007
FTC Finalizes Landmark Adware Settlement
March 09, 2007
CDT Recommends Steady Increase in FTC Funding
February 28, 2007
Senators Introduce Strong Data Breach Bill
February 06, 2007
New York Settlements Go After Adware Funding
January 29, 2007
CDT Releases 2007 Legislative Agenda
January 22, 2007
House Votes To Strengthen Authority of DHS Privacy Officer
January 10, 2007

2006

Senators Propose Repeal of National ID Card Law
December 13, 2006
Congress Approves Internet Enforcement Bill
December 12, 2006
CDT, StopBadware.org File Joint Spyware Complaint
December 07, 2006
CDT Releases "Lame Duck" Internet Watch List
November 20, 2006
CDT Praises Zango Settlement, Urges Enforcement
November 20, 2006
FTC Settles Landmark Case With Adware Distributor Zango
November 03, 2006
"Internet Watch List" Identifies Dangerous Legislation
September 14, 2006
Washington Attorney General Files Second Case Under Spyware Law
August 15, 2006
Many Advertisers Use Nuisance Adware Knowingly - Study
August 09, 2006
CDT, CAP Issue New Report on Consumer Privacy and Protection
July 24, 2006
CDT, Groups Oppose Vote on Weak Data Breach Bill
July 21, 2006
Anti-Spyware Coalition Releases Updated Documents.
June 29, 2006
Range of Laws Used in Fight Against Spyware: Report
June 26, 2006
High-Profile Companies Announce Support for Privacy Law
June 20, 2006
Data Retention Plan Lacks Privacy Safeguards; Could be Costly
June 02, 2006
Groups Urge Review of Veterans Data Practices
June 01, 2006
Veterans Data Breach Highlights Need to Strengthen Privacy Laws
May 24, 2006
Unethical Adware Distributor Ceases Operations
May 12, 2006
Court Issues $4 Million Judgement In Seismic Spyware Case
May 04, 2006
Group Led by CDT Releases RFID Privacy Best Practices
May 01, 2006
Direct Revenue Advertiser Settles Fraud Charges
April 12, 2006
New York Attorney General Sues Major Adware Distributor
April 04, 2006
Anti-Spyware Coalition Releases Documents; Unveils Agenda
April 03, 2006
Government Takes Key Step Toward Streamlined Privacy Notice
March 31, 2006
House Committee Approves Revised Data Security Legislation
March 29, 2006
House Committee Approves Weak Data Security Bill
March 21, 2006
Government Not Entitled to Google Records, CDT Argues
February 27, 2006
FTC Settles with Fake Anti-Spyware Companies
January 08, 2006

2005

Senate Panel Approves Data Security Bill
November 21, 2005
CDT Applauds New Industry Push for Internet Privacy Legislation
November 03, 2005
Federal Appeals Court Affirms E-Mail Privacy Protection
August 11, 2005
CDT Calls on DHS to Create New Safeguards on Personal Information
July 19, 2005
CDT Urges Privacy Protection in Air Passenger Screening
June 29, 2005
Bush Administration Limits Prosecution of Health Privacy Law Violations
June 07, 2005
House Committee Approves Spyware Bill
May 19, 2005
CDT Lays Out Affiliate Schemes Behind Spyware
May 11, 2005
NY AG Brings Suit Against Adware Company
April 28, 2005
NY AG May Bring First State Spyware Case
April 13, 2005
CDT Calls for Policy Framework for Data Brokers, Government Users
April 12, 2005
FTC Adds Spy Wiper to Seismic Spyware Case
April 11, 2005
Senators Introduce Revised Spyware Bill
March 22, 2005
FTC Brings Case Against Fake Anti-Spyware Company
March 14, 2005
Anti-Spyware Bill with Criminal Penalties is Reintroduced
February 10, 2005
CDT Renews Call For Privacy Legislation, Better Spyware Enforcement
January 26, 2005
Court Enters Preliminary Injunction Against Spyware Purveyor
January 05, 2005

2004

CDT Comments on Peer-to-Peer Challenges in FTC Proceeding
November 16, 2004
Court Grants Temporary Injunction Order Against Spyware Purveyor
October 25, 2004
FTC Files First Spyware Case Following CDT Complaint
October 08, 2004
Spyware Bills See Flurry of Action
October 06, 2004
U.S. Supreme Court Backs "Do Not Call" Registry
October 04, 2004
Senate Committee Approves Spyware Bill
September 23, 2004
US Takes Action Against Online Fraudsters
August 26, 2004
Adware Company Sues Deceptive Distributor, Promises Reforms to CDT
July 28, 2004
Markle Task Force Report on Health Records Addresses Privacy
July 19, 2004
CDT Calls for Tech-Neutral Privacy Legislation and RFID Assessment Hearing
July 14, 2004
Anti-Spyware Legislation on Fast Track Through House
June 28, 2004
Policy Proscriptions Offered for Biometric Technologies
June 21, 2004
CDT Testifies on Approaches to "Spyware" Threat
April 29, 2004
CDT Urges FTC to Prosecute Devious Software Practices
April 19, 2004
CDT presents consensus list of devious software practices at FTC "Spyware" Workshop
April 19, 2004
Google's Mail Program Highlights General Privacy Concerns
April 12, 2004
CDT Testifies on "Spyware" Threat and Potential Solutions
March 23, 2004
CDT Urges Utah Governor to Veto Weak Spyware Bill
March 17, 2004
DHS Inspector General Echoes CDT Concerns About Terror Info Sharing
March 09, 2004
Internet Tax Moratorium Important to Continued Expansion of Access
March 08, 2004
House Judiciary Committee Calls For DOJ Privacy Officer
March 04, 2004
New Anti-Spyware Bill Introduced
February 26, 2004
DHS Privacy Office Issues Report on JetBlue Disclosure
February 20, 2004
Do Not Call List Upheld
February 19, 2004
Proposed Mark for Sexually Oriented Spam Overbroad and Unconstitutional, CDT Argues
February 17, 2004
GAO Criticizes CAPPS II
February 12, 2004
CDT Files Complaint with FTC in "Browser Hijacking" Case
February 11, 2004
CDT Calls for Legislation Creating Privacy Officers at Federal Agencies
February 10, 2004
Security Holes at DMVs Nationwide
February 02, 2004
DOJ Objects to SAFE Act
January 30, 2004
Workshop on Machine Readable Privacy Policies
January 22, 2004

2003

Regulatory Agencies to Propose Changes to Financial Privacy Notices
December 23, 2003
DC Circuit Quashes RIAA Subpoenas Against Alleged File Sharers
December 19, 2003
CDT Releases "Spyware" Report and Calls on Net Users to Send Stories
November 18, 2003
Privacy, Consumer Groups Warn of Risks of RFID Product Tracking Devices
November 17, 2003
Do Not Call List Remains in Legal Limbo
October 07, 2003
Do Not Call List Gets a Green Light
October 07, 2003
Guidance Issued on Federal Agency "Privacy Impact Assessments"
October 01, 2003
Federal Court Blocks Do Not Call List
September 24, 2003
CDT Testifies on Copyright Enforcement Subpoenas
September 18, 2003
CDT Urges Protections for Privacy in Copyright Enforcement
September 09, 2003
Privacy Groups File Brief in Supreme Court Privacy Act Case
August 25, 2003
CDT Emphasizes Importance of Anonymity and Diversity in Government E-Authentication
August 12, 2003
GAO Report Faults Privacy Act Enforcement
July 30, 2003
Financial Service Regulators Contemplate Short Privacy Notice Rule
July 01, 2003
CDT Calls for Policy Impact Statements for Key Internet Standards
June 27, 2003
National "Do Not Call" registry goes live
June 27, 2003
Verizon Forced to Identify Subscribers in Ongoing Privacy Dispute
June 05, 2003
CDT Calls for Education, Limited Reform to Address P2P Privacy Issues
May 15, 2003
Authentication Privacy Principles Working Group Releases Interim Report
May 14, 2003
CDT Releases Report Analyzing Public Policy Concerns about ENUM Technology -
April 28, 2003
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to DMCA Subpoena Provision
April 24, 2003
Public Session on Privacy in Government Systems
April 23, 2003
FTC's National Telemarketing Do Not Call Web Site to Launch on July 1
March 26, 2003
Air Travel Security Head Pledges Respect for Privacy
March 13, 2003
Compendium Offers Insight on Key Privacy Issues
March 06, 2003
Airline Screening Proposal Fails Privacy Act Test
February 25, 2003
Congress Passes Do Not Call List Funding
February 18, 2003
Burglary and Bribery Problems Persist at Local DMV Offices
January 30, 2003
Legislation Authorizing "Do Not Call" List Introduced in House
January 30, 2003
Senate Votes to Block TIA Pending More Info
January 23, 2003

2002

FTC Announces National "Do-Not-Call" Registry for Telemarketing
December 18, 2002
On Telemarketing, FCC Seeks Comments on National Do-Not-Call List
October 28, 2002
House Committee Passes Bipartisan Government Privacy Bill
September 11, 2002
CDT Calls Electronic Access to Court Records "A Quiet Revolution," Raising Questions of Privacy, Cost and Equity
August 21, 2002
Financial Privacy Regulations Upheld
August 12, 2002
FCC Declines to Issue Rules on Wireless Location Information
August 12, 2002
Microsoft Settles with FTC
August 12, 2002
FCC Issues New Rule on Customer Data
July 16, 2002
Government Privacy Legislation Moves Forward in House
July 10, 2002
Privacy Legislation Approved by Senate Committee
May 17, 2002
Senator Hollings Introduces Online Personal Privacy Act
April 22, 2002
ConsumerPrivacyGuide.org Sponsors File Comments with FTC on Do-Not-Call Proposal
March 28, 2002
FTC Proposes National "Do Not Call" List
February 01, 2002

2001

Privacy and Consumer Groups Launch Online Resource
December 18, 2001
Most Banks Offering Online Services Are Not Giving Consumers Online Privacy Choices
August 29, 2001
Widespread Support for FCC Rulemaking on Wireless Location Privacy
April 26, 2001
Public Interest Groups and Academics Call on Bush Administration to Fill Privacy Position
April 16, 2001
CDT Urges FCC to Adopt Privacy Rules for Wireless Location Information
April 10, 2001
Federal Trade Commission Closes Its Investigation of DoubleClick
January 26, 2001

2000

CDT Files comments on Privacy of Bankruptcy Data
September 22, 2000
McCain Introduces S. 2928 To Improve Notice And Choice
July 26, 2000
Clinton Administration Ties Agency Budgets to Privacy Practices
June 23, 2000
CDT Web Site Becomes One of the First to Use New Privacy Notice Standard
June 23, 2000
Web Privacy Standard Moves Forward
June 21, 2000
CDT Testifies on Privacy
May 25, 2000
FTC Recommends Congress Take Action on Online Privacy
May 23, 2000
DT Testifies: Privacy Commission Could Help, But Should Not Be Used to Delay Legislation
April 13, 2000
CDT and the Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner release report on how P3P can help protect privacy
April 10, 2000
DoubleClick Puts Hold on Tying Personal Info to Online Habits
March 02, 2000
CDT Files New Facts for FTC's DoubleClick Inquiry
February 29, 2000
Speak Out on DoubleClick
February 01, 2000
Supreme Court Upholds Driver's Privacy Law
January 12, 2000

1999

CDT Submits Comments to FTC on Online Profiling
November 30, 1999
CDT Creates New Privacy Resource for Consumers
November 15, 1999
Federal Trade Commission Examines Online Profiling
November 08, 1999
President Clinton Unveils Sweeping Health Privacy Proposal
October 29, 1999
FTC Releases Children's Privacy Rules
October 20, 1999
Less Than Half of the Presidential Candidates Have Privacy Policies on Their Web Sites
September 02, 1999
Federal Appeals Court Drops Rules Protecting Phone Customer Privacy
August 26, 1999
CDT issues report on privacy seals and privacy practices online
July 27, 1999
House Reviews FTC's Online Privacy Report
July 13, 1999
Government Agencies Ordered to Post Privacy Policies
June 03, 1999
CDT Testifies on Privacy
May 27, 1999
Survey Shows that More Web Sites are Talking About Privacy, but Less Than 10% of Popular Sites Meet the Test Called for by Industry, Advocacy Groups and the FTC
May 12, 1999
FTC Acts Again on Children's Privacy
May 06, 1999
Clinton Calls For New Privacy Protections For Financial Information
May 04, 1999
Senate Hearing on Medical Records Privacy
April 22, 1999
Advocates Call on Clinton to Protect Privacy Online
April 21, 1999
CDT Testifies on Privacy
April 20, 1999
Federal Agency Web Sites Still Lack Clear Privacy Notices-- CDT Urges New US Privacy Czar to Act Immediately
April 16, 1999
Privacy & Consumer Groups File Supplement to Complaint Against Intel
April 08, 1999
Privacy And Consumer Groups File Complaint Against Intel At FTC
February 25, 1999
Connecticut State Government's Information Technology Proposal Puts Personal Privacy At Risk
February 18, 1999
Congress Focuses on Privacy: Senator Burns Issues Draft Privacy Bill
February 17, 1999

1998

First Congressional Action to Protect Privacy Online
December 15, 1998
Congress Passes Censorship, Privacy and Other Internet Bills
October 21, 1998
Privacy, Digital Signatures Legislation Adopted
October 20, 1998
Senate Takes First Congressional Action to Protect Privacy Online
October 01, 1998
Senate To Move Forward on Children's Privacy
September 23, 1998
CDT's Privacy Quiz: The Lewinsky-Starr Edition
August 19, 1998
FTC Takes Action on Privacy: Settlement with GeoCities Sets A Historic Precedent, Highlights the Need for Uniform Privacy Rules
August 16, 1998
Placing The Clinton Administration's Privacy Announcement In Perspective
August 11, 1998
CDT calls for Internet Privacy Legislation
July 21, 1998
Department of Commerce Solicits Comments
July 17, 1998
Privacy and Consumer Advocates Call on Administration to Develop a National Privacy Policy
June 22, 1998
CDT Calls Government Response to Industry Inaction Inadequate
June 04, 1998
CDT's Deirdre Mulligan Testified In House Hearing On Privacy In Electronic Communications
March 26, 1998
Web Site Criticized By CDT In Complaint To Federal Trade Commission Changes Privacy Policy
February 26, 1998
Federal Communications Commission Rejects Opt-out Approach To Protecting Privacy
February 23, 1998
Senate Committee On Labor And Human Resources Resumes Hearings On The Confidentiality Of Medical Information
February 23, 1998
Navy Breaks 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Privacy Law
January 28, 1998

1997

Industry RespondsTo Online Community's Outrage Over Widespread Availability Of Personal Information
December 18, 1997
Children's Web Sites Continue to Undermine Kids Privacy
December 16, 1997
Social Security Administration Reopens Web Site
September 04, 1997
CDT Participates In FTC Workshop
June 10, 1997
NRC Report: Pressure Needed to Improve Security and Privacy of Electronic Health Records
March 05, 1997
NCVHS Hearings Explore Health Information Privacy Options
February 02, 1997

1996

Hearing Held on "Children's Privacy" Legislation
September 13, 1996
New Electronic Health Information Provisions Pose Privacy Risks
August 16, 1996
Rep. Markey Introduces Online Privacy Legislation
June 24, 1996
CDT Testifies at Congressional Hearing regarding Medical Records Confidentiality
June 14, 1996
Supreme Court Recognizes Psychotherapy-Patient Privacy Rights
June 13, 1996
CDT Presents Testimony At FTC Hearings
June 05, 1996
Mark-up of Medical Privacy Bill Postponed Indefinitely
May 13, 1996
Key Senators Strengthen Medical Privacy Bill: Mark-up Set for April 24
April 12, 1996

1995

Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee Holds Hearing on S. 1360
November 14, 1995
Landmark Health Privacy Legislation Introduced
October 24, 1995

 
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