Illinois Governments on Online Privacy.

• Position: New Briefs - Brief Article

* A recent survey by a public interest foundation found that government agencies in Illinois are indifferent to their citizens' online privacy. Unlike commercial Web sites, most Illinois municipalities do not post privacy policies on their Web sites to inform visitors of what information is collected about them. Some local governments bury warnings in legal disclaimers while others explicitly state that information gathered on the Web can be used for any purpose they please. The survey also found that Internet users strongly support the privacy of information on Web site visits. The European Union requires commercial Web sites to state their privacy policies, which may be why...