Public Opinion and Policy Initiatives for Online Privacy Protection
Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic MediaPublished 1 September 2003
Miriam J. Metzger, Sharon Docter
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Abstract
The ability to monitor and record Internet users' personal information has raised fears about online privacy. Consequently, consumers have put pressure on the federal government and the online industry to respond appropriately to their privacy concerns. This study uses Edelma''s theory of symbolic politics to assess the congruence between public concern about online privacy and recent legislative and industry efforts to address this concern.
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