SAUGUS, Mass., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Office of Jerril J. Krowen
today announced that it has reached a milestone in its commitment to protect
customer privacy online.  After a rigorous review of The Law Office of Jerril
J. Krowen's online privacy policy and practices, BBBOnLine has granted The Law
Office of Jerril J. Krowen the BBBOnLine Privacy Seal.
    "Businesses that qualify for the BBBOnLine Privacy Seal are demonstrating
to their customers care and respect for the treatment of personal data," said
Ken Hunter, president and CEO of the Council of Better Business Bureaus.  "The
BBBOnLine Privacy Program builds on eight decades of Better Business Bureau
experience in fostering ethical business practices through voluntary
self-regulation programs." The Council is the umbrella organization for the
132 BBBs in the United States and Puerto Rico, and the parent organization of
BBBOnLine.
    Companies applying for the BBBOnLine Privacy Seal undergo an extensive
review to verify that they handle their online customers' personal data
according to the stringent requirements set by the program.  Websites
qualifying for the seal must post a privacy policy that is easy to find,
easy-to-read and easy to understand.  The posted policy must include
information on choice, access to data, transfer of information to third
parties, data integrity, and security.  BBBOnLine Privacy Seal holders agree
to be randomly monitored to help ensure compliance with posted policies.  Over
500 websites have been awarded the seal and several hundred companies are in
the process.  The program has received very favorable international
recognition and has received applications from over 20 countries worldwide.
    In addition, seal holders agree to participate in the programs dispute
resolution system that provides a consumer-friendly dispute settlement process
and offers specific consequences for non-compliance, such as seal withdrawal,
publicity and referral to government enforcement agencies.
    "The Law Office of Jerril J. Krowen has shown the strongest dedication to
protecting its online customer's privacy by participating in the BBBOnLine
Privacy program and posting the BBBOnLine Privacy Seal on their website.  We
commend them for helping to build consumer trust and confidence on the
Internet," said Russ Bodoff, senior vice president and chief operating officer
of BBBOnLine.
    The Law Office of Jerril J. Krowen displays the BBBOnLine Privacy Seal on
their Web site, at http://www.krowenlaw.com/.
    Additional information about the BBBOnLine Privacy and Reliability Seal
programs can be found at http://www.bbbonline.org/.
    About The Law Office of Jerril J. Krowen
    Consumer Protection Lawyer, Jerril J. Krowen is a general practice lawyer
in Saugus, Massachusetts, concentrating in consumer protection law and hotel
and tourist trade law.  Attorney Krowen is the first lawyer and law firm in
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to be granted the BBBOnLine Privacy Seal.
Attorney Krowen's Web Site is created and hosted by The Social Law Library,
Boston, Massachusetts.
    About BBBOnLine
    BBBOnLine, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Council of Better Business Bureaus,
Inc. Original founding sponsors include America Online, Ameritech, AT&T Corp.,
Bank of America, Dun & Bradstreet, Eastman Kodak Company, GTE, Hewlett-Packard
Company, IBM Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, The Procter & Gamble Company,
Reed Elsevier Inc., Road Runner, Sony Electronics, US West Media Group, Visa
U.S.A., and Xerox Corporation.
     Contact:        Jerril J. Krowen, Esquire
     Telephone:      (781) 231-5200
     Email Address:  mailto:AttyKrowen@KrowenLaw.com
     Web Address:    http://www.krowenlaw.com/

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