We need to know what the rules are up-front. Some regulation is needed. There is a role for the BBB and the DMA to help ensure that consumer privacy is protected. As the FTC has documented, industry has failed to protect children on-line. Until clear rules are in place, there will not be adequate protection.
Internet poses a real problem, especially for children and elderly people.
FTC has authority to enforce fraudulent activity on the Internet. All Internet users and providers are not in the U.S. Deirdre Mulligan. Special Safeguards are needed for children. The FTC is in a good position to come up with rules that are fair to everyone. It is important to do this now.