Child registry laws came into effect in two states (Utah and Michigan) in 2005. The article discusses legislation introduced in Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Wisconsin and Connecticut.
News Coverage: http://multichannelmerchant.com/news/kids_email_bills_04042006/
According to the Attorney General's Office, Datran was alleged to have improperly used information it had obtained from several companies that compile and sell information on consumers. The largest such company, Gratis Internet, had assured consumers on several web sites it owned and operated that it would "never lend, sell or give out for any reason" the information provided by users.
Press Release: http://www.oag.state.ny.us/press/2006/mar/mar13a_06.html
Amicus status is being sought by the Center for Democracy and Technology and the Electronic Freedom Foundation, as well as several advertising trade groups.
