Markets like Russia have been priority emerging markets for many Silicon Valley companies.

At eBay Inc., privacy is part of our corporate DNA. We recognize that the success of our company has been built on a foundation of consumer trust and confidence.

Last week, the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) came to Capitol Hill to lobby Members of Congress on the importance of passing Internet sales tax legislation.  For over a decade, the NCSL has supported changing current law so that remote retailers across the country would have to collect and remit sales taxes in over 9600 tax jurisdictions, regardless if they have physical presence in that state.

This week eBay is participating in a series of meetings on Capitol Hill to advocate for owners’ rights and encourage Congress to protect the ability of American consumers and businesses to resell the legitimate, authentic goods that they own. The meetings with leaders from the House and Senate were organized by the Owners’ Rights Initiative (ORI), a coalition of businesses and associations that believe that if you buy something, you own it and should have the right to resell it, lend it, or give it away.