Regulatory Year in Review: 2012
We celebrate the regulatory news, analysis, and opinion developments of 2012.
FTC Launches Investigation into Data Brokerage Companies
Agency to determine whether more regulation is needed to protect consumers.
Court Approves Google’s Privacy Settlement
Federal judge approves FTC’s action over Google’s Safari practices.
Protecting Privacy in DNA Sequencing
President’s Bioethics Commission recommends self-regulation and government oversight.
California Bans Homosexual Reparative Therapy for Minors
California becomes first state to outlaw gay conversion therapy for children.
Expanding Child Protection Online
FTC proposes to “clarify” and “strengthen” online children’s privacy.
EU Reveals New Strategy to Improve Online Privacy
Proposal would unify EU data protection laws and reduce business compliance costs.
Google’s New Privacy Policy Provokes New Questions
Members of Congress call for an FTC investigation.
Should the FTC Regulate Privacy on Social Networking Sites?
A recent paper argues that regulation of social networking sites could help protect privacy and reduce litigation.