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GAO recommends Congress develop Internet privacy legislation

( February 13, 2019, 17:09 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US Government Accountability Office today recommended that Congress consider developing comprehensive Internet privacy legislation to better protect consumers. According to the report, Congress should consider which agencies should oversee Internet privacy, the extent of the agency or agencies’ authority, and how to balance consumers' need for Internet privacy with industry's ability to provide services and innovate. The GAO argues legislation that establishes specific standards and includes traditional notice-and-comment rulemaking and broader civil penalty authority could enhance the federal government's ability to protect consumer privacy.See document below....

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