Google/Facebook: Do-Not-Track Threatens CA Economy

theodp writes "Google and Facebook are warning legislators of dire consequences if California passes a 'do-not-track' bill. The proposed law would require companies doing online business in the Golden State to offer an 'opt-out' privacy mechanism for consumers. Senate Bill 761 'would create an unnecessary, unenforceable and unconstitutional regulatory burden on Internet commerce,' reads the sky-is-falling protest letter bearing the stamp-of-disapproval from Google, Facebook, Yahoo, Amex, Acxiom, Experian, Allstate, Time-Warner, MPAA, ESA and others. 'The measure would negatively affect consumers who have come to expect rich content and free services through the Internet, and would make them more vulnerable to security threats.'"

Comments

Facebook opt-out

[Anonymous Coward]

Facebook already has an opt-out privacy mechanism called no using it.

Well, okay

[93 Escort Wagon]

Google may have said that - but I'm sure they said it in an un-evil voice.

Re:MPAA and Google

[navyjeff]

I could go for some Arby's Freis right about now.