Source: Cecilia Kang, Washington Post ( Free Registration )

A Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing on online privacy Tuesday will focus on technologies used to collect and use consumer information and could help lay the groundwork for legislation governing those practices.

The hearing, set for 2:30 p.m., comes amid growing calls for the Senate to act in the wake of several high-profile privacy mishaps, analysts say. Google will address its Wi-Fi networks breach, saying the incidents are now in the hands of its legal team. Hoping to stave off tough new rules, Web sites are rushing to provide assurances to regulators and lawmakers they will behave fairly and in a transparent manner.

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