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Upcoming Events

  • July 9 at 10:00am ET in D.C. -- The Senate Commerce Committee is holding a hearing on the "Privacy Implications of Online Advertising." Witnesses include Chris Kelly from Facebook, Leslie Harris from the Center for Democracy & Technology, Clyde Wayne Crews from the Competitive Enterprise Institute and Jane Horvath from Google.


  • July 24th in Seattle, WA -- The Federal Trade Commission and the Technology Law and Public Policy Clinic at the University of Washington will host a Town Hall meeting to explore the growth of contactless payment systems and their implications for consumer protection policy.


  • August 6th in Santa Clara, CA -- The Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee and the High Tech Law Institute at Santa Clara School of Law are hosting the State of the Net West event.


  • August 17th - 19th in Aspen, CO -- The Progress and Freedom Foundation is holding its annual Aspen Summit.


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