Big Tech
A White House Event, Biden Administration Seeks Regulation of Big Tech
Participants voiced concerns over alleged abuses by big tech companies.
Privacy
Advocacy Groups Applaud FCC Releasing Mobile Data Collection Information
‘These letters show that…carrier geolocation data practices are all over the map.’
Privacy
Colorado and Virginia Lead In Consumer Privacy Legislation, Still Need Federal Law, Conference Hears
Both states join California as the only ones with comprehensive privacy laws, but experts say a federal bill should fill the regulatory void.
Privacy
Two Separate California Privacy Measures Are Causing a Chain Reaction Throughout U.S.
January 29, 2021—A chain reaction of state-led data privacy initiatives has ignited across the country as states consider consumer data protection polices similar to those recently passed in California. “The state of Washington’s proposed data privacy act, although not yet passed, has been heavily i
broadband roundup
Vulnerabilities in Online Voting, Data Privacy Legislation, Google’s 6 GHz Wi-Fi Tests
Many stakeholders in the communications sector made it clear that the internet should not be the tool used to collect ballots for the 2020 presidential election, according to an article in Law360. Virtual voting is fraught with vulnerabilities and would jeopardize the entire election. In fact, the U
Privacy
Although Privacy is on a Back Burner, California May Outdo Its Own State Law in November
April 1, 2020 –States have put privacy legislation on a back burner during the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, even the well-known California Consumer Privacy Act may be superseded by a new referendum, the California Privacy Rights Act, to be placed on the state’s ballot in November. Passed
Privacy
To Comply with State Privacy Laws, Companies Ironically Need More Data
WASHINGTON, February 12, 2020 – As states draft and pass state-wide privacy laws, company compliance becomes increasingly “untenable,” said Konture Technology Services President Scott Crespo at a privacy event held Wednesday by CompTIA. Crespo helps companies of varying sizes meet privacy laws, a jo
Privacy
Panelists Call Federal Privacy Legislation Necessary and Express Optimism Toward That Goal
WASHINGTON, January 29, 2020 – Federal privacy legislation is necessary to ensure standardization of legal treatment, technology experts said Tuesday at the 2020 State of the Net conference. On a panel on “Privacy and Preemption” at the annual tech policy gathering, speakers acknowledged the role of
Privacy
Poorly Executed Federal Privacy Law Could Cost U.S. Economy $122 Billion Annually, Says ITIF
WASHINGTON, August 6, 2019 – If not properly executed, a federal privacy law could cost billions, according to a report released Monday by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. Legislation that mirrors many of the key provisions in the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation or Calif
Antitrust
Big Tech and Big Data Make Privacy Law An Important New Topic for Antitrust Enforcement
WASHINGTON, July 30, 2019 – Privacy legislation and antitrust action don’t normally get discussed together. Yet as big tech firms are increasingly under fire from competition authorities, privacy law becomes a potential tool against social media and search engine giants. At FiscalNote’s Privacy and
FTC
Democratic and Republican Representatives Agree on Need For Federal Privacy Law and Strengthening FTC
WASHINGTON, July 17, 2019 — The “honeymoon phase” of tech is definitely over. As a result, federal privacy legislation is essential. So said two prominent members of Congress – one Democrat and one Republican – at a Wednesday event hosted by Charter Communications and the Future of Privacy Forum on
Broadband's Impact
Industry Panel of Observers Argues for Federal Privacy Rules That Preempt State Laws
WASHINGTON, July 15, 2019 – An industry-focused panel of observers of privacy issues argued that a federal approach the topic needs to preempt state-based data protection. At the Monday event hosted by CompTia, these officials went so far as to suggest that federal privacy rules would be more protec
Expert Opinion
Rick Boucher: Data Privacy Rules Should Create Consistency, Not Chaos
Following a string of data breaches that touched tens of millions of consumers, and revelations of user data exploitation by popular social media platforms, there’s a broad national consensus: It’s time for internet users to have guarantees about privacy and data protection. Legislation is long over
Broadband's Impact
Chris Jordan: Preparing for Potentially Dire Consequences of California Consumer Privacy Act
The California Consumer Privacy Act passed into law in 2018 is scheduled to go into effect January 2020. It could potentially have dire consequences for unprepared businesses serving their customers especially when they demand to be forgotten. The new law affects everyone from internet service provi
