House Panel Holds Hearing on Online Privacy . While most members of the subcommittee agreed, or stated no position, Rep. Ed Markey complained bitterly that legislation is necessary. FTC Opposes Online Privacy Legislation . It states that online companies have made progress towards self-regulation, as evidenced by new surveys showing increased adoption of privacy policies, and use of online seal programs. Gov Report Says Internet Use Is Soaring .
Economist Says Internet Use Is Limited .
He delivered a lecture on his new book, The Internet Challenge to Television . Tauzin Introduces High Speed Internet Access Bill . This is just one of a growing number of bills designed to speed the deployment of high speed Internet access to the public. Like many other pending bills, it gives regulatory breaks to the local phone companies to spur the deployment of ADSL service. See, HR 2420 IH .