CDT Statement on the FTC’s Privacy Report
Washington, DC — Today, the Center for Democracy & Technology released the following statement on release of the Federal Trade Commission's report on protecting consumer privacy in the Internet age.
"The FTC report hits all the right notes. It sets out a modern and forward looking framework for privacy protection that moves beyond a narrow focus on notice and choice toward a full set of fair information practices and accountability measures," said CDT President Leslie Harris. "The FTC has provided the blueprint. Now it is time for Congress and industry to follow suit."
"We are very pleased to see the FTC exerting strong leadership on privacy," said CDT Privacy Project Director Justin Brookman. "This report should bolster efforts to enact a privacy bill next Congress. Its recommendations are consistent with what is being discussed on the Hill."
