Online Privacy Protection Debate

In the last 10 years consumers have become very concerned about privacy protection. Research shows over 70% of consumers are concerned about the use of their personal information. Is your small business privacy friendly?

The online privacy protection issue is ready to heat-up. About.com's Entrepreneur Guide, Scott Allen asserts, "July 1, 2004, the California Online Privacy Protection Act of 2003 (OPPA) goes into effect, with far-reaching implications, particularly for operators of small commercial web sites." Is this a victory for privacy advocates; or can the Internet ever be regulated? Read "California Online Privacy Protection Act of 2003 — Good Practice, Bad Precedent."