Changes at AOTA

Online trust-building organization AOTA (Authentication and Online Trust Alliance) changed its name to the Online Trust Alliance (OTA) on Tuesday. The organization said that its action should help it in its “mission to enhance trust, confidence and the protection of businesses and consumers” online. The group plans further international expansion and will release a list of recommended best practices for online behavior and email authentication at next month's RSA Conference in San Francisco. — CAM

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