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To the Point

Is There Such a Thing as Internet Privacy?

On this archived edition of To the Point, will new privacy laws be needed to restore consumers’ confidence?

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By Warren Olney • Nov 25, 2011 • 49m Listen

Tracking consumers on the Internet and selling detailed profiles is a $400 million business expected to double this year. Advertisers have real-time access to whatever you’re doing on line. On this archived edition of To the Point, will new privacy laws be needed to restore consumers’ confidence? Is there any good news about this kind of intrusion? Also, the danger of alluring layaway plans and, the continuing saga of Guantánamo Bay.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Karen Radziner

    Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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