This week, I sent a letter to Zappos regarding the data breach of sensitive customer information after an attack on one of its servers. I am pleased that Zappos has implemented strong data security practices and appears to be responding responsibly in the wake of this breach.
Over the last several months, I have listened closely to many thoughtful comments concerning efforts to rein in foreign websites that harm economic growth by illegally trafficking in content and goods in violation of our intellectual property laws. During this period, my staff and I have consulted with many individuals and organizations on both sides of this contentious debate.
I have been - and will continue to be - an opponent of online gambling because of the serious risks from scams and fraud, possible misuse or loss of sensitive confidential information, identity theft, and credit card debt, as well as increased danger of gambling addiction.
This week I learned that Microsoft has included a highly objectionable binding arbitration clause in their new terms of service. Seemingly, Microsoft is following Sony’s tack and attempting to prevent preemptively any liability in case it experiences a security breach.
This week I sent a letter to the CEO of Lowes regarding their decision to pull its advertising from the television show “All-American Muslim” following criticism of the program by radical right-wing groups.
Although I voted today for the National Defense Authorization Act – which passed by a 86-13 margin - I will continue to seek modifications to address civil liberties concerns raised by several detainee provisions.
The CFPB needs the leadership of Rich Cordray to empower and protect consumers by providing the knowledge and tools they must have to make responsible financial decisions and level the playing field by fighting the actions of unscrupulous banks and financial institutions.
According to reports, Carrier IQ’s software – installed on numerous mobile devices – is monitoring and logging user’s keystrokes, text messages, web history, and location without the user’s consent or knowledge. This practice is an enormous invasion of consumers’ privacy.
One of the most trumpeted features of Apple’s new iPhone 4S is Siri, the voice-activated personal assistant that helps users with searches and other questions. However, my office is receiving complaints that Siri appears to be censoring or even manipulating search results for women’s health services from contraception to abortion.
The tragic accident at the Harvard-Yale football game earlier this month has raised serious concerns about the safety of rental vehicles. On Monday, I sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Government Accountability Office requesting an analysis of gaps in federal oversight and safety requirements for rental vehicles.
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