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Posted On: 05/14/2017 10:35:40 AM
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© Greg Nash
Congressional Republicans are facing widespread outrage after advancing a bill that will overturn privacy protections for internet users.
The bill narrowly passed the Senate by two votes and the House by 10. Now it heads to the White House, where President Trump is expected to sign it.
The measure blocks rules passed by the Federal Communications Commission during the Obama administration that restrict what internet service providers can do with their customers’ data. Those companies would be required to get consumers’ express permission before using or sharing “sensitive” data for advertising.
The rule’s definition of sensitive data includes users’ browsing history, app usage and financial and medical information.
© Greg Nash
Congressional Republicans are facing widespread outrage after advancing a bill that will overturn privacy protections for internet users.
The bill narrowly passed the Senate by two votes and the House by 10. Now it heads to the White House, where President Trump is expected to sign it.
The measure blocks rules passed by the Federal Communications Commission during the Obama administration that restrict what internet service providers can do with their customers’ data. Those companies would be required to get consumers’ express permission before using or sharing “sensitive” data for advertising.
The rule’s definition of sensitive data includes users’ browsing history, app usage and financial and medical information.
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