Proposed state legislation that would impose “opt-in” and other regulatory requirements on the use of consumer information has become one of the hottest issues in Sacramento. The proposals could have dramatic implications for consumers and businesses in California and nationwide. Mr. Beales will present the federal government’s view of regulating commercial information, followed by a panel of experts that will discuss the economic and legal perspectives of new regulation.

Who:
Howard Beales, Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection, FTC
Sonia Arrison, Director, Center for Technology Studies,
Pacific Research Institute, PRI
Jeffrey Eisenach, President, Progress and Freedom Foundation, PFF

Jim Harper, Privacilla
Peter Johnson, Columbia University
Daniel Klein, Santa Clara University
Michael Turner, Information Services Executive Council

When:
Thursday, January 24, 2002
12 pm - luncheon
3 pm - wrap-up

Where:
Carnelian Room, Bank of America Building
555 California Street, 52nd Floor, San Francisco

Cost: $30

RSVP required
call (415) 955-6123
fax (415) 989-2411
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This event is being co-sponsored by Pacific Research Institute and The Progress & Freedom Foundation.