The potential for partisan gridlock in the U.S. Congress may have implications for forthcoming privacy legislation, ADWEEK reports. Online privacy continues to be an issue for the government, with both the Federal Trade Commission and the Commerce Department making recommendations to address Internet activity and personal information. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) has outlined his committee's priorities to include online privacy and consumer protection. "That's in contrast to the Republican-controlled House Energy and Commerce Committee, which listed Internet privacy, cybersecurity and content protection as 'possible' topics," the report states. One privacy expert suggests, "It's unlikely we'll see any big privacy legislation come out of congress."
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