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The Internet allows ordinary citizens a means of communicating with the rest of world, but poses a threat to the right to privacy. Congress is considering bills to limit the ability of websites to collect consumer information without permission.
In This Issue
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Foreword
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Glossary
Terms Used in E-Commerce
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Electronic Commerce
Worldwide Growth of the Digital Economy
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Online Privacy Overview
Current Laws and Controversies
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Legislative Background
Recent Action on Internet Privacy
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Industry Self-Regulation
The 1999 FTC Report to Congress
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Internet Privacy Bills
Summaries of Pending Legislation
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Pro & Con
Should Congress Pass Legislation to Set Federal Standards for Privacy Online?
