Many websites reveal even more personal information about consumers, such as their user names and e-mail addresses, than they previously admitted to, according to a study released on Tuesday. Privacy advocates quickly said the report supports their complaints and that they plan to use it to pressure Congress to pass do-not-track legislation. Senior Analyst Daniel Castro argues Internet users have more tools to protect their online privacy today than they had a decade ago, and the private sector is working diligently to strengthen and improve online advertising self-regulation.
