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For privacy advocates, the bill is a "foundational step," said Rainey Reitman, activism director for the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Transparency is what the consumer needs to see how their personal data is being used and to decide whether to continue a relationship with a company or website.
"It's important for consumer trust on the Internet," Reitman said.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
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