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This page is updated frequently, for the benefit of both reporters and consumers who want to keep posted on current events affecting their privacy. Generally the latest stories are at the top, and the oldest at the bottom.

Privacy groups oppose DoubleClick acquisition

EPIC, CDD, and US PIRG filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), urging the Commission to open an investigation into the proposed acquisition of DoubleClick by Google. (4/20)

AOL apologises for releasing search log data on subscribers

AOL apologized for releasing search log data that might link to individual subscribers to their web searches. (2006/8/7) [News.com] [Reuters] Some employees later left the company. It has a long history of privacy blunders.

FTC fines against evaders of telemarketing rules

The FTC charged two telemarketing companies over attempts to use rules about corporate affiliates to evade the national Do-Not-Call registry. (2006/6/15) [FTC release] [DM News] Junkbusters founder Jason Catlett applauded the action.

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