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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is considering options for revising
the current prohibition on web tracking technologies (such as persistent cookies)
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On June 22, 2000, OMB issued memorandum M-00-13, which was later updated by memorandum M-03-22, prohibiting the use of web tracking technologies unless the agency head approves the use of these technologies due to a compelling need.
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Technologies such as persistent cookies enable websites to remember a visitor’s preferences and settings, allowing for a more personalized, user-friendly experience.
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While the benefits of using web tracking technologies are clear, OMB is acutely aware of, and sensitive to, the privacy questions raised by the use of such technologies.
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It is anticipated that there would be more stringent restrictions or review of the uses of such technologies within the tiers that have higher privacy risks associated with them.
the current prohibition on web tracking technologies (such as persistent cookies)
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On June 22, 2000, OMB issued memorandum M-00-13, which was later updated by memorandum M-03-22, prohibiting the use of web tracking technologies unless the agency head approves the use of these technologies due to a compelling need.
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Technologies such as persistent cookies enable websites to remember a visitor’s preferences and settings, allowing for a more personalized, user-friendly experience.
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While the benefits of using web tracking technologies are clear, OMB is acutely aware of, and sensitive to, the privacy questions raised by the use of such technologies.
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It is anticipated that there would be more stringent restrictions or review of the uses of such technologies within the tiers that have higher privacy risks associated with them.
