Privacy
Sixth Circuit to Rehear Case on FCC Data Breach Rules Case
Telecom industry groups and Republican lawmakers said the court’s previous decision made it harder for Congress to nullify disfavored rules
Privacy
The entire concept of privacy has been transformed by broadband and the internet.
Privacy
GOP Lawmakers, AGs Want FCC Data Breach Case Reheard
The fear the precedent would make it harder for Congress to eliminate agency rules it doesn’t like
Privacy
Supreme Court Won’t Block Texas from Enforcing Law Requiring Age Verification for App Downloads
Plaintiffs suing to block the law include the Computer & Communications Industry Association.
Privacy
FCC Data Breach Rules Still Under Review, Agency Says
Telecom industry groups still want to overturn a court decision upholding the rules, fearing the precedent would make it harder to ax rules with Congress’s help
Privacy
Americans are Inundated with Scams. New Polling Shows Why Few Victims Report Them
A survey found that last year alone, about 10% of U.S. adults said they or someone else from their household was deceived by a scammer into losing money.
Privacy
Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Data Privacy Bill
Committee members expressed the need for a national privacy standard while also expressing concerns.
Congress
Bipartisan Bill Would Protect Archived Emails from Warrantless Searches
Lawmakers say the bill would close a privacy loophole
Privacy
House Panel to Hold Hearing on Major Data Privacy Bill
The bill gives the consumers the right to know and control when personal data is being shared.
Privacy
Big Tech Harvests $831,000 in Lifetime Value From Average American User
The foundation stresses consumers should decide whether their data is shared.
Privacy
Trump Mobile Exposes Customer Data in Breach
Security flaw hits T1 phone customers as pre-order claims face scrutiny
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on July 29, 2026: Phishing, Robocalls and Spam
Are scams related to phishing, robocall and spam related?
Privacy
Congress Extends Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Deadline
Temporary measure pushes surveillance authority to April 30 amid ongoing debate.
Privacy
Virginia Bans Sale of Precise Geolocation Data
Ban reflects growing push to curb data brokers, even as industry warns of impacts on digital services.
Privacy
Congress Divided Over Renewal of U.S. Surveillance Program as Deadline Nears
Lawmakers clash over proposals to renew a controversial U.S. surveillance authority expiring April 20.
Privacy
States Ramp Up Restrictions on Sale of Sensitive Consumer Data
Maryland’s law banning the sale of sensitive data signals a shift toward stricter state privacy regulation.
Privacy
Lawmakers Reject Palantir Donations, Citing Surveillance
Some Democrats return or redirect contributions over the data analytics firm’s immigration surveillance work.
