The FCC just passed sweeping new rules to protect your online privacy
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The FCC just passed sweeping new rules to protect your online privacy
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Re: The FCC just passed sweeping new rules to protect your online privacy
#2Great more rights I need to click away before I can use my phone or TV.
Re: The FCC just passed sweeping new rules to protect your online privacy
#3What utter scumbags the two commissioners are who voted against this.
Republican officials at the FCC opposed the new privacy
rules, saying the different expectations for Internet
providers and websites will create confusion among
consumers.
Re: The FCC just passed sweeping new rules to protect your online privacy
#4What utter scumbags the two commissioners are who voted against this. Republican officials at the FCC opposed the new privacy rules, saying the different expectations for Internet providers and websites will create confusion among consumers. When I talk to my doctor on the phone, I'm not confused about whether or not the phone company ought to listen in.
True, but do you think the average consumer understands the distinction between ad-tracking code inserted by a web host, and ad-tracking code inserted by a broadband provider?
Re: The FCC just passed sweeping new rules to protect your online privacy
#5I seem to remember liberals / progressives raising hell about the appointment of Tom Wheeler, criticizing his past as a lobbyist and insinuating he would sell out their values to the corporations he worked for.
I wonder what those critics would say now. Although I'm not very well versed on his track record, I'm under the impression that he did push for Title II enforcement.
That, combined with these decisions, make it appear he has generally pushed for progressive / liberal policy goals.
Re: The FCC just passed sweeping new rules to protect your online privacy
#6What utter scumbags the two commissioners are who voted against this. Republican officials at the FCC opposed the new privacy rules, saying the different expectations for Internet providers and websites will create confusion among consumers. When I talk to my doctor on the phone, I'm not confused about whether or not the phone company ought to listen in.
True, but do you think the average consumer understands the distinction between ad-tracking code inserted by a web host, and ad-tracking code inserted by a broadband provider?
Does it matter that they understand the difference though? Even if it's confusing as to why it's a victory, it's still a victory for the end user.