The commissioner noted the peril democracy and citizen privacy finds themselves in around the world.
Too many reports could burden federal officials, said the executive director of the Alliance for Digital Innovation.
Providers that are not facilities-based will need to meet their robocall obligations by June 2022.
Jessica Dheere said surveillance-based business models are negatively impacting consumers' digital rights.
Experts weighed the benefits and risks of internet-connected devices.
Experts say a lack of privacy policy in the U.S. could lead to uncoordinated efforts to lead international cooperation.
House Freedom Caucus Rep. Scott Perry calls GOP supporters of the bipartisan infrastructure measure "socialist-voting members."
Both states join California as the only ones with comprehensive privacy laws, but experts say a federal bill should fill the regulatory void.
To protect consumers in the digital revolution, experts say serious federal action on privacy can lead the way.
The committee released a memo stating that “small lapses” led to many prominent cyberattacks this year.
Calls are growing louder for mandatory breach reporting for cybersecurity incidents.
Small provider says cost and fast-moving deadlines making it hard to implement robocall regulations.
Hawaii official estimates that 10 million spoofed and robocalls go unreported.
Discussion has emerged about the pandemic's impact on the physical supply, but software is important, too.
The biggest risk is likely to come through enforcement actions by state attorneys general and civil litigation, says Marashlian.
Brad Smith said information sharing is critical for preventative measures against cyberattacks.
Comcast's Noopur Davis says cyber attackers share information better than the private sector.
Organizations say preponderance of illegal calls don't come from facilities-based providers.
The agency proposed rules for public comment on that would further restrict illegal use of numbering resources.
Proposed legislation would make it mandatory for companies to report cyberattacks.
The committee approved five bills dealing with protecting networks and educating the public on cyberattacks.
Experts advocate a new framework that better accommodates the global tech economy by removing data localization barriers.
Angus King, I-Maine, also said companies should go through hack testing to beef up security.
Experts praise Amazon's cloud services, as competition in the space accelerates and as the feds tackle cybersecurity concerns.
Countries can work together to solidify defenses against cyberattacks, a conference heard.
The FCC has voted to bring in an online portal to collect individual complaints about robocalls and ID spoofing.
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said more funding will go toward cybersecurity concerns.
Efforts to shore up the security of government systems will require continued investment from Congress.
The FCC voted to cut the time small providers had to become STIR/SHAKEN compliant by one year.
Advocates want age 13 and over for privacy protection as Senate sees COPPA reform proposal.
Ajit Ghuman said Americans generally would pay more for full privacy -- including on smartphone purchases.
FCBA panelists discuss data privacy and consumer protection challenges for the Biden administration.
April 1, 2021 — A Congresswoman from Washington State, who introduced federal legislation that would be the first national consumer […]
March 29, 2021 – Laws addressing how much data can be collected should be among new regulations that must ensure […]
March 11, 2021 – House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, D-N.J., on Thursday called for an update to […]
March 10, 2021 – Experts said Tuesday that cybersecurity should be one of the top priorities for every business, but […]
March 8, 2021—Experts are concerned about the privacy implications emanating from the use of virtual and cross reality devices, which […]
March 2, 2021 –Experts are warning about the lack of understanding of the privacy implications of bitcoin, following Treasury Secretary […]
WASHINGTON, February 24, 2021 – In the first public hearing on the topic since the SolarWinds cyberattack in December, industry […]
February 23, 2021 – The data breach suffered by SolarWinds in December illustrates the need for better communications between industry […]
Nominated by President Biden as Federal Communications Commissioner, Sohn understands the real reason net neutrality is necessary.
Attendees questioned how digital equity progress can be measured and how underserved populations are educated on technology use.
Lawmakers chastised the companies for providing little information in response to past committee inquiries.
The Treasury Department has resolved all of the concerns that the Institute for Local Self Reliance identified in May.
America and Europe are working together to address supply chain concerns.
Some are warning that federal infrastructure money should not go toward subsidizing old networks.
Brenda Lawrence, a democratic representative from Michigan, introduced new legislation that will help measure the nation’s digital literacy.
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs held Wednesday hearing exploring broadband investments in Tribal communities.
Panelists argued that the federal government needs to institute policies for growth in strategic technology industries.
Public-private partnerships will increase the community benefit of infrastructure projects, leaders at Qualcomm and Verizon said.
A judge dismissed Facebook's objection to the FTC's investigation into the company's alleged anticompetitive practices.
Broadband Breakfast returns to being the “go to” gathering place for broadband policy and internet technology in Washington.
Mapping will play an essential role in the success of the IIJA.
AI is transforming law, finance and government.
State officials will play a crucial role in IIJA implementation.
Bipartisan vote confirms Davidson atop the Commerce Department agency. It has a large pile of money to spend on broadband.
Will Hurd and Member of Parliament Damien Collins say disinformation on social media platforms a worry in midterm elections.
Too many reports could burden federal officials, said the executive director of the Alliance for Digital Innovation.
The smart home industry is seeing continued growth, smart home experts said.
Regional crackdowns raise questions about the stability of cryptocurrencies.
In the coming year, fiber-optic infrastructure will needed to manage and offer increases in bandwidth capacity.
Atlantic Broadband has rebranded as Breezeline after expanding in the country.
The innovators say collecting data on growing conditions is key to securing global food supplies.
The FCC’s proposed rules would establish the requirements for households to be eligible for the new device subsidy program.
To find the best way to regulate technology, antitrust regulators need more tools to maintain fairness in the digital economy.
Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Shelley Moore Capito listed infrastructure fund disbursement among their foremost focuses for the coming year.
Treasury Department departed from its original proposed rule, granting recipients flexibility on broadband download and upload speeds.
The sister of a federal officer shot on duty says Facebook knowingly radicalized his killers.
Comments are due on February 4, 2022, focused on the infrastructure grants, middle-mile program, and digital equity planning grants.
The hope is coordination problems will be relieved when the Senate confirms NTIA head.
A California mayor said her city is thriving by prioritizing community needs in technology and infrastructure projects.
Travel companies and hotels will still depend on humans despite advances in technology.
Even though stakeholders may want technologies that yield better results, they may be uncomfortable with artificial intelligence.
The expansion will bring fiber-to-the-home to residents of two additional Utahn cities.
Currently, consumers are not being provided the information they need to make the leap, a consultant said.
Dish Wireless has a new president at a critical time in push to become major wireless player in the U.S.
The bottom line reason for state interest in autonomous vehicles is safety, says Utah transportation official.
Five days into the new year and two developments bring Section 230 protections back into focus.
American automobile manufacturer gunning to be first to market with personal autonomous vehicle.
President Joe Biden and FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel commend agreement on 5G delay around airports.
