Voluntary guidelines for Web privacy backed by Obama administration

The Obama administration plans to announce voluntary guidelines for Web companies to protect consumers privacy online, a win for Google, Facebook and other Internet giants that have fought against heavier federal mandates.

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/obama-administration-backs-voluntary-guidelines-for-web-privacy/2012/02/22/gIQAFHLWUR_story.html