'We can’t keep overhauling the regulatory structure.'
The draft privacy law includes a provision to enhance privacy protections online for children under 17.
The bill is bipartisan, and a joint effort between the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee.
'The key to striking the right balance lies in ‘guided FTC rulemaking’ in a federal law, echoed by privacy experts and private sector companies alike.'
The chairwoman seeks increased authority over autodialers and the ability for the FCC to take robocallers to court.
What should state leaders be doing to procure a safer, healthier information environment?
There are new proposed rules that offer legal protections to those aiding in enforcement efforts against illegal robocalls.
Different state privacy laws stifle competition and places burdens on small companies, experts say.
The FCC signed on five states this month and seven last month.
Emerging state-level privacy bills have common threads with existing ones in California, Colorado and Virginia.
The three letters are the latest in the FCC's ongoing crackdown on illegal call traffic.
Congress recently passed legislation including a requirement for critical infrastructure entities to notify government on cyber attacks.
Ransomeware attacks are a costly lesson for educators.
DuckDuckGo argued that its contextual ads are effective and not intrusive.
Panelists said everyone who is connected should be prepared.
International Municipal Lawyers Association heard service providers need to prioritize transparency.
Lenovo, Facebook and Microsoft sit on board of non-profit group led by Interim Executive Director Lisa Plaggemier.
The measure would restrict unwanted voicemails appearing in consumers’ inboxes.
The EU has sweeping privacy rules in place that could further influence global companies, as U.S. still without unified legislation.
If laws are robust enough and enforcement agencies are well-resourced, states should avoid implementing right to privacy action legislation.
Texas government official says that “cybersecurity needs to be a kitchen table topic.”
The president says that, in the past, Russia has taken covert military actions.
The future of teleworking will need upgraded security.
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.
The data will go toward improved maps, which the FCC chair said will be available by the fall.
In remarks at the Rural Wireless Association event on Wednesday, Commissioner Geoffrey Starks reaffirmed the FCC’s goals.
'You have to take a serious look at red tape.'
A USTelecom report finds that despite high inflation, broadband prices have been declining.
As technology is more advanced and connected to everything, the need for higher capacity networks will continue to grow exponentially.
Legislation currently before Congress will hurt American tech's global competitiveness, event hears.
The virtual world where avatars can meet as if they were in real life can be a companion for education.
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr is requesting Apple and Google remove the TikTok app over data concerns.
'It’s about making sure wireless connections are available in 100 percent of rural America,' said the chairwoman.
From 2010 to 2020, a 10.9 percent growth in broadband penetration drove .04 percent increase in GDP, the study found.
The FCC chairwoman reaffirmed her commitment to net neutrality at a conference on Friday.
'Digital workers can help in the end-to-end automation of business processes by mimicking human behavior.'
The technology has already been used by companies to monitor and make more efficient systems to reduce emissions.
Environmental sustainability in telecom has been a key talking point for Starks.
Conference hears the FCC should seek spectrum bands to open up for unlicensed use.
The Community Reinvestment Act was expanded to include broadband investments in 2016.
A bill would have the Commerce Secretary identify categories of personal data that could harm national security if exported.
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel advocated for bills that would make better use of spectrum.
Fixed-wireless is hampered by technical issues that make it incomparable to fiber, a report claims.
Understanding the funding impact will 'begin with the NTIA’s mandate to work with community partners.'
'Simple and regular community engagement is needed.'
The FTC released a report that warned about the dangers of AI's use to combat online harms.
UScellular and Ericsson tested 5G connected drones for future applications.
'While the federal government’s infrastructure funding creates unique opportunities, it also exposes challenges that states and tribes must get in...
'We need to recognize that absolutely the time is now. It is neither too soon nor too late.'
Comments were made at the Fiber Connect conference last week.
'North America is forecast to lead the world in 5G subscription penetration in the next five years.'
The coalition will play a crucial role in broadband data as government implements the largest expenditure of broadband funds.
The draft privacy law includes a provision to enhance privacy protections online for children under 17.
Markup of bills comes after much discussion about federal spectrum management.
Fiber networks have a unique capacity to keep broadband prices low for low-income communities, proponents say.
Analyzing ACP enrollment can help the BEAD program solve the 'persisting gap between deployment and subscription.'
A bill introduced by Elizabeth Warren would ban data brokers from selling or transferring location data and health data.
Fiber providers, equipment companies and consultants discussed their work in communities in a session at Fiber Connect
39 states and territories have submitted letters of intent to participate in the NTIA's Internet for All initiative.
Peacock and HBO Max named as potential winners by internet and entertainment industry analysis Laura Martin
As of June 7, 20 states have passed legislation to implement the 988 suicide hotline mandate, according to FCC data.
'We’re projecting a 5x increase in data consumption from 2021 to 2025.'
'[State] decision makers in this program need to be careful about who is the qualified and experienced provider.'
As federal funding rolls out, states and local communities must consider partnerships with local service providers.
