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Government Sites
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| These government websites feature frequently updated information on privacy policies and statutes.
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Privacy Statutes and Bills
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| Federal and state laws provide specific guidelines to protect consumers' privacy. These government and association websites offer information on relevant public statutes and bills.
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General Consumer Privacy Sites
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| These sites provide information and tools to assist consumers with privacy protection.
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Shopping Online
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| These links offer tips for consumers to protect themselves while shopping online.
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Tips for Protecting Online Privacy
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| These are links to organizations that have compiled lists of important privacy safeguards.
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Financial Privacy
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| The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB) governs the treatment of personal information when certain financial services are provided in the private sector. These links provide information for consumers.
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Consumer Choice: Opt-In/Opt-Out
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| These sites offer advice to help consumer understand how to provide appropriate permissions for use of their personal information.
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Website Seal Programs
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| These are links to organizations that provide information and certification, or "seal" programs that can verify a company's privacy policies.
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Unsolicited e-mail
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| These links offer consumers tips on how to manage unsolicited e-mails that they receive.
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Understanding Cookies: Web Analysis Tools
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| Web sites may download tiny text files known as "cookies" that may be used to support and track usage of the site.
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Privacy News
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| These websites feature frequently updated information on privacy news.
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