World Privacy Forum files comments on behaviorally targeted ads online; requests separate rulemaking for sensitive medical information
Behaviorally targeted advertising | FTC proposed rules — The World Privacy Forum filed comments in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed self-regulatory guidelines for companies targeting online advertising to consumers based on consumer behaviors. The WPF requested a separate, formal rulemaking process for determining how sensitive medical information should be handled online regarding behaviorally targeted advertisements. The WPF also discussed genetic data and requests for genetic tests, and noted that genetic information should be included in any definition of sensitive medical information. The WPF reiterated that the definition of personally identifiable information should include IP address, and encouraged the FTC to work from a rights-based approach regarding online advertising. The WPF also urged the FTC to include all fair information practices in any self-regulatory regime, and to enforce the regime directly.
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Download the WPF comments on the FTC proposed self-regulatory rules (PDF)
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Read the WPF comments on the FTC proposed self-regulatory rules