Robert Callahan, director of state government affairs at TechAmerica, said Web companies already seek to protect users' privacy.

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The coalition includes such trade groups as the Internet Alliance, TechNet and TechAmerica, all of which represent major Internet companies.

WSJ: Online-Data Bill Sets Up Privacy Fight

Launched in 1981, TechAmerica Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit affiliate of TechAmerica.

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