FTC Privacy Framework Pushes For Regulation of Data Brokers 23
Trailrunner7 writes "The Federal Trade Commission has issued a new report (PDF) on consumer privacy and online tracking. Among the recommendations the commission makes is that data brokers make themselves known to consumers and be open and transparent about the data they collect. The FTC also says companies should be building privacy protections into their products by design, including implementing the Do Not Track mechanism once it's finalized. Data brokers are essentially an unregulated group of companies that collect, store and sell information about consumers and their behaviors and buying preferences. Privacy advocates and some lawmakers have criticized the industry's practices and called for some regulation. As a result, the FTC is recommending that the industry not only create a central site to inform consumers about the kinds of data they collect and sell, but also is pushing for legislation to address the industry's problems."
Another item I would like (Score:5, Insightful)
Ability for consumers to request that their data is permanently deleted.
Re:Another item I would like (Score:2, Insightful)
How about an actual policy stance sort of like they have in Germany? Where I own the rights to my information and it cannot be stored or collected without my explicit consent. Forget being asked to opt out. I want to be asked if I want to opt in to begin with before you start scraping my info for profit.