On The Front Burner: Privacy, FCC, FDA, Internet Policy

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:02:37 GMT

Experts Spell Out Privacy Platform For Next Congress
The Homeland Security Department's first chief privacy officer recommended today that the new Congress consider strengthening the nation's 34-year-old Privacy Act and a 2002 statute on electronic government services to uphold privacy and civil liberties safeguards for national security. Read More

Martin Won't Tackle Biggest Priorities At FCC Meeting
The FCC's final public meeting of 2008 will not include action on FCC Chairman Kevin Martin's three biggest priorities: overhauling a multibillion-dollar federal fund subsidizing telecom services in rural and low-income areas; revamping fees carriers charge to terminate traffic on each other's networks; and issuing revised rules for the auction of communications spectrum designed to enhance the capabilities of emergency responders. Read More

FDA To Post Information On WebMD
FDA warnings and consumer information will appear on the online medical information portal WebMD under a partnership announced today. The agency will provide food-safety warnings, recalls and other alerts in a dedicated, ad-free section of WebMD's Web site, FDA Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach said.
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Tech Coalition Presses Open Internet Agenda
A coalition of consumer and grassroots groups, as well as businesses including Amazon.com, eBay, and Google, urged President-elect Obama's transition team today to ensure that his administration keep the Internet "fast, open and accessible to all Americans."
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On The Front Burner: Privacy, FCC, FDA, Internet Policy