The Department of Commerce has proposed the adoption of a set of principles that the agency says will be comparable to a consumer online privacy “Bill of Rights,” recognized by the United States government.

“America needs a robust privacy framework that preserves consumer trust in the evolving Internet economy while ensuring the Web remains a platform for innovation, jobs, and economic growth,” declared Commerce Secretary Gary Locke in announcing the initiative. “Self-regulation without stronger enforcement is not enough. Consumers must trust the Internet in order for businesses to succeed online.”

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US calls for online privacy "Bill of Rights"