From the FCC: WASHINGTON, October 27, 2016 – The Federal Communications Commission today adopted rules that require broadband Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to protect the privacy of their customers. The rules ensure broadband customers have meaningful choice, greater transparency and strong security protections for their personal information collected by ISPs. The rules implement the privacy…
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FCC Wades Back Into Data Privacy and Security for ISPs With Revised Privacy Proposal
Alan Friel and Suchismita Pahi of BakerHostetler write: Recently, Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Chairman Tom Wheeler circulated to the Commission a revised proposed order to regulate the data privacy and security practices of internet service providers (ISPs) (also known by the Commission as broadband internet access service (BIAS) providers). We previously wrote about…
“Smart City” is really government spying on an unimaginable scale!
Joe Cadillic writes: “Smart PGH” (Smart City) and their ‘smart spine system’ is one of the most intrusive, government funded, TOTAL surveillance networks ever dreamed up. Columbus, Ohio, actually won $50 million in DOT grant money to turn their city into a “Smart City” calling it “SmartColumbus.” The city of Columbus will receive an additional $90 million in pledges from public…
AG Paxton Settles Suit with App Company, Juxta Labs, for Collecting Children’s Information
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a settlement with California app developer Juxta Labs, Inc. for violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. Juxta Labs signed an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC), approved by the Travis Country District Court, agreeing not to collect personal information from any child under the age of 13. The AVC…