Article: Microsoft Urges Internet-Based Businesses Attending COMDEX to Join Online Privacy Alliance.

Calls on Web Community to Put Consumers in Control of Their Online Privacy

REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) today urged Internet-based businesses at COMDEX/Fall '98 in Las Vegas to put consumers in control of their personal data by enacting privacy policies on their Web sites and by joining the Online Privacy Alliance.

The Online Privacy Alliance is a coalition of more than 60 global corporations and organizations working to promote consumer privacy online. The alliance advocates industry self-regulation as the best way to ensure that consumers maintain control of their personal data online. Alliance members pledge ...

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