That is where milestones like Tuesday's decision come in. It restricts the resale of potentially harmful data, such as that on credit reports. Health records now also enjoy new federal protections. Narrowly tailored laws that restrict the resale of sensitive information are all we really need. It would be a mistake for consumers to overreact and stop sharing information with businesses.
Information can result in better service.
We should strive to eliminate misuse, not every use. David Orenstein is a senior writer for Business 2.0.