Reuters reports that when it comes to Internet privacy, regulators in Europe and the U.S. appear to be moving closer together in their views. Referencing recent meetings between officials in both Washington, DC, and Brussels, the report notes, "There are still many specifics to be worked out--final legislative proposals are not expected from the European Union until later this year and the United States in June or July--but officials are confident about steadily narrowing the gap." As EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding put it, "Until recently, there was a common belief that our approaches on privacy differed so much that it would be difficult to work together. This can no longer be argued."
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