CDT statement: White House Asks Congress to Pass "Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights"

[ProSense]

Center for Democracy and Technology: White House Asks Congress to Pass "Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights"

Washington – Today, the Center for Democracy & Technology issued the following statement in response to the announcement by Commerce Department Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information Lawrence Strickling that the Administration supports passage of baseline consumer privacy legislation.

"This is a historic announcement, marking the first time the White House has called for a baseline consumer privacy bill," said CDT President Leslie Harris. "The Administration's vision of a strong, enforceable consumer privacy bill—based on a comprehensive set of Fair Information Practice Principles—echoes the same consumer protections CDT has advocated for more than a decade," Harris said.

"There's a window of opportunity here to pass strong consumer privacy legislation—with bipartisan support—in the 112th Congress," said CDT's Project on Consumer Privacy Director Justin Brookman. "The Administration's support is a welcome addition to that debate."

AFP: White House backs online 'privacy bill of rights'

[ProSense]

1. No comment? n/t

[jsamuel]

4. I'll comment

How about a little information on what the law does? That would help the OP a lot. Right now, all I know is the name of it.

[killbotfactory]

2. (insert sarcastic response and/or misplaced anger at Obama here)

[vaberella]

3. You now how it is on DU Prosense.

If it ain't negative, it ain't worth the time. I think is great news. Thanks for posting it.

[BklnDem75]

5. WTF he asked!?!?!?!

Real leaders don't ask, Mr. Obama!!! Why can't you put your foot their necks like REAL leaders do! Change I can't believe in! /crazy

Thought I'd get that out of the way and my meds wore off.

[here_is_to_hope]

6. This is good! As soon as I can

become a consumer again, I know my privacy will be protected!