Kerry Gets Microsoft, Intel to Back His Online Privacy Bill

Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., has been working on his online privacy bill for months. Now, as he appears to be getting closer to formally introducing it, he’s lined up support from some of the country’s biggest tech companies.

Companies that are ready to support the bill, which will be co-sponsored by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., include eBay, Intel, Microsoft and HP.

The legislation “is heading in a positive direction,” a spokeswoman for Microsoft told Adweek. “We’re looking forward to seeing the final bill and then commenting more.”

Google and Facebook, both which have had to endure their share of privacy controversy, have also been involved in the ongoing draft talks but have yet to make a commitment to the bill.

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