Yesterday, Eric Peterson posted an open letter to President-Elect Obama.

The Web Analytics Association believes that the use of first party persistent cookies will significantly improve the ability of the Federal government departments and Agencies to deliver enhanced service to American citizens. We further believe the improved service via persistent cookies need not compromise the respect and concerns for the privacy of web site users. To this end, we encourage the development of clear policies governing use of cookies and management of data collected by web sites. For these reasons, the WAA strongly supports Mr. Peterson’s remarks and encourages that they be seriously considered by the new Administration.

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[Eric T. Peterson]

I am greatly honored to have the support of the Association on the issue of the use of persistent cookies by Federal Government web sites. Thank you!

Eric T. Peterson
Web Analytics Demystified
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