Setback for Internet Privacy on Do Not Track

Websites such as Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. do NOT have to honor your “Do Not Track” option based on FCC’s (Federal Communication Commission) dismissal of a petition filed by the Consumer Watchdog.  The proposed rule would have prevented websites from requiring consumers to consent to being tracked and personal information shared for analytics, ads, etc.  Contrary to the commitment FCC has established with broadband providers, AT&T and Comcast (on the basis it's only involved in transmission); and all the while, the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) has advocated your “Do Not Track” option since 2010.