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The FTC and Commerce Department Privacy Reports

 

1. Do you think the FTC Privacy Report ("Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change: A proposed Framework for Businesses and Policymakers") covered the topics it should have addressed?

Do you think the FTC Privacy Report ("Protecting Consumer Privacy in an Era of Rapid Change: A proposed Framework for Businesses and Policymakers") covered the topics it should have addressed?   Yes No

If not, why not?

2. Do you think the Department of Commerce Internet Policy Task Force Green Paper ("Commercial Data Privacy and Innovation in the Internet Economy: A Dynamic Policy Framework") covered the topics it should have addressed?

Do you think the Department of Commerce Internet Policy Task Force Green Paper ("Commercial Data Privacy and Innovation in the Internet Economy: A Dynamic Policy Framework") covered the topics it should have addressed?   Yes No

If not, why not?

3. Will the FTC Report lead to new laws?

Will the FTC Report lead to new laws?   Yes No

4. Will the Commerce Green Paper lead to new laws?

Will the Commerce Green Paper lead to new laws?   Yes No

5. Will there be a Do Not Track law by the end of 2011?

Will there be a Do Not Track law by the end of 2011?   Yes No

6. Will there be a federal data security breach notification law by the end of 2011?

Will there be a federal data security breach notification law by the end of 2011?   Yes No

7. Will there be amendments to ECPA by the end of 2011?

Will there be amendments to ECPA by the end of 2011?   Yes No

8. Will the adoption of Privacy by Design by businesses make a difference in the level of privacy protection for consumers?

Will the adoption of Privacy by Design by businesses make a difference in the level of privacy protection for consumers?   Yes No

9. Will the preparation of Privacy Impact Statements by businesses make a difference in the level of privacy protection for consumers?

Will the preparation of Privacy Impact Statements by businesses make a difference in the level of privacy protection for consumers?   Yes No

10. Will FTC enforcement in 2011 become more frequent and more aggressive?

Will FTC enforcement in 2011 become more frequent and more aggressive?   Yes No

11. Will the FTC get rulemaking authority in the area of privacy in the forseeable future?

Will the FTC get rulemaking authority in the area of privacy in the forseeable future?   Yes No

If not, why not?

12. Will a standardized privacy notice for consumers emerge within the next two years?

Will a standardized privacy notice for consumers emerge within the next two years?   Yes No

13. Will the creation of a Privacy Policy Office as suggested in the Green Paper make a difference in the coordination of privacy law at the federal level?

Will the creation of a Privacy Policy Office as suggested in the Green Paper make a difference in the coordination of privacy law at the federal level?   Yes No

If not, why not?

14. Who would be the best person to lead the proposed Privacy Policy Office detailed in the Commerce Green Paper?

Who would be the best person to lead the proposed Privacy Policy Office detailed in the Commerce Green Paper?

15. Is it realistic to think that the "full FIPPS" including limitations on collection and use, as well as access, will be implemented by American business?

Is it realistic to think that the "full FIPPS" including limitations on collection and use, as well as access, will be implemented by American business?   Yes No

If not, why not?

16. Will the US privacy framework be recognized by the EU as providing adequate protection for the personal data of EU citizens such that cross-border transfers will be freely-allowed?

Will the US privacy framework be recognized by the EU as providing adequate protection for the personal data of EU citizens such that cross-border transfers will be freely-allowed?   Yes No

If yes, when? If no, why not?

17. Will state privacy and data security laws continue to be important in providing consumer privacy protection in the years ahead?

Will state privacy and data security laws continue to be important in providing consumer privacy protection in the years ahead?   Yes No

If not, why not?

18. Will voluntary, enforceable codes of conduct addressing emerging technologies and issues not covered by the current application of baseline FIPPs be effective?

Will voluntary, enforceable codes of conduct addressing emerging technologies and issues not covered by the current application of baseline FIPPs be effective?   Yes No

If not, why not?

19. Do consumers need to be better educated about how to protect their personal information online?

Do consumers need to be better educated about how to protect their personal information online?   Yes No

20. Do you think most consumers object to being tracked online for purposes of delivering targeting ads?

Do you think most consumers object to being tracked online for purposes of delivering targeting ads?   Yes No

21. Do you object to being tracked online for purposes of delivering targeted advertising?

Do you object to being tracked online for purposes of delivering targeted advertising?   Yes No

22. Do most consumers care about online privacy?

Do most consumers care about online privacy?   Yes, a lot Yes, some Yes, a little No, not at all