The image of the Internet as an unregulated Wild West, untouched by government action, is one that some find attractive. But it is not accurate, as illustrated by a number of important actions taken in recent weeks by the New York State Attorney General’s office, including one it took in conjunction with representatives of dozens of other states.

As discussed below, these steps have significant practical ramifications for companies and individuals in New York that use the Internet (and who doesn’t?) as well as the businesses that provide Internet services to all of us.

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