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23 US Public Interest Groups Back European Union Data Protection Regulation

Thursday, October 17, 2013

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23 US Public Interest Groups Back European Union Data Protection Regulation

WASHINGTON – A coalition of 23 US consumer, privacy and public interest groups today wrote the European Parliament expressing strong support for the proposed European Data Protection Regulation because “we believe that the promotion of stronger privacy standards in Europe will benefit consumers around the globe.”

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Five Public Interest Groups Underscore Opposition To Settlement In Google Privacy Suit

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

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Five Public Interest Groups Underscore Opposition To Settlement In Google Privacy Suit

SANTA MONICA, CA -- Consumer Watchdog joined the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) and three other public interest groups today in re-iterating their opposition to a proposed $8.5 million settlement in a class action suit against Google for privacy violations in the way it handled users’ search data because proposed recipients of settlement funds don’t represent the interests of the class.

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Gmail Judge Holds Internet Accountable To Wiretap Laws In Key Consumer Victory

Thursday, September 26, 2013

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