U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke has introduced an initiative aimed at gathering public input and reviewing the connection between privacy policy and innovation in the Internet economy.
Locke also announced the formation of an Internet Policy Task Force to identify public policy and operational issues impacting the private sector's ability to realize the potential for economic growth and job creation via the Internet.
"Because of the vital role the Internet plays in driving innovation throughout the economy, the Department has made it a top priority to ensure that the Internet remains open for innovation while promoting an environment respectful of individual privacy expectations," Locke said.
"In these difficult economic times, nothing is more important to American prosperity than jumpstarting our engine of innovation."
Through a Notice of Inquiry (NOI), the Commerce Department is asking for public comment from companies, academics and consumers to weigh in on whether current privacy laws serve consumers interests.
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