This allows domains that did not set a cookie to read one that has been set in this special way. Problem lies with the implementation of the protocol specifications by the browser companies. This article is a real eyeopener to the real direction of the possibilities of privacy invasion on the Net. Saying that self regulation is ineffective, the study found companioies are trying to solicit information from children without their parents knowledge. Congress could wade into the issue proposing new legislation, even though one expert says it will take government some time before they get a handle on Internet privacy.
Public sentiment favors reform, fed by a variety of fears.
You will get an idea of what Internet marketers already know and would like to know about you. Note that links to the PBS Frontline site are broken on the transcripts page, but you can access it here . Go to the top of this page.