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Doug Gansler ::: Attorney General
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Hunter,

Last night, just a day after experiencing nearly 24 hours of daylight during the summer solstice, I was unanimously elected by my peers to be the 105th President of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) during NAAG's annual summer meeting in Anchorage, Alaska.

As I met with my peers -- some of the most thoughtful and dedicated public servants I know -- I could not help but reflect on what an honor and privilege it is to be your Attorney General. As the chief legal officers of our states, attorneys general engage in every aspect of state governance. We are uniquely positioned to make a real difference in the lives of the citizens in our states, and we do so every day.

In that spirit of public service, it is an honor to serve as President of NAAG, a nonpartisan association of chief legal officers from each state, territory and the District of Columbia that has addressed many of the nation's most serious issues, such as the home foreclosure crisis, financial fraud, and human trafficking. I look forward to working with all my colleagues, regardless of party, toward the common goal of protecting our citizens.

With consumer safety and privacy in mind, I have chosen "Privacy in the Digital Age" as my yearlong Presidential Initiative.

The Digital Age has transformed everything we do. From buying groceries to boarding an airplane, from treating an illness to socializing with friends and family, the Internet's impact on our lives cannot be overstated. Its impact on the U.S. economy is no less significant, accounting for 4.7% of all U.S. economic activity.

Behind this extraordinary progress is a set of emerging technologies and business models that are challenging our ability to control how and with whom our private information is shared.

My initiative will explore the best ways to manage those privacy risks - to protect your privacy while acknowledging legitimate business interests. From geo-location tracking to cyberbullying to data collection and data breaches, we will investigate, educate, and take the steps necessary to ensure that the Internet's major players protect online privacy and provide meaningful options for privacy control for you and your family, while continuing to enhance our lives and our economy.

I look forward to this initiative, to my term as NAAG President, and to another year as your Attorney General. Thank you so very much for the privilege.

Sincerely,

Douglas F. Gansler


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