States, federal government conduct DoubleClick probes

FTC investigates DoubleClick's data-collection practices
update The Internet's largest advertising network acknowledges it is under a Federal Trade Commission investigation concerning its practice of collecting dossiers on consumers.

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Is DoubleClick privacy plan adequate?
The Internet advertising giant announces a series of steps to mute a chorus of criticism over its online privacy policies, but consumer advocates say the measures don't go far enough.

DoubleClick under email attack for consumer profiling plans
update A consumer advocacy group encourages the public to email complaints about the online marketing giant's privacy policies to the company and 60 of its clients.

DoubleClick accused of unlawful consumer data use
update A California woman files a suit accusing the Web advertising firm of unlawfully obtaining and selling consumers' private information.