Nov 21 Analysis: Why the FCC’s proposed internet rules may spell trouble ahead By David Choffnes, The Conversation As the Federal Communications Commission takes up a formal proposal to reverse the Obama-era Open Internet Order, a key question consumers and policymakers alike are asking is: What difference do these rules make?… Continue reading
Oct 11 In series of tweets, Trump renews feud with NBC, raises broadcaster license issue By Associated Press President Donald Trump is renewing his feud with NBC News, and this time he's raising the possibility of challenging broadcasting licensing for broadcast outlets. Continue reading
Apr 27 Watch 7:40 FCC chair Ajit Pai explains why he wants to scrap net neutrality By PBS News Hour Ajit Pai, President Trump’s new FCC chairman, has plans to do away with net neutrality rules that have been in place for the last three years. Pai argues the rules are too burdensome and that they stifle innovation and competition. Continue watching
Apr 26 FCC chief lays out attack on ‘net neutrality’ rules By Associated Press FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said Wednesday he wants to eliminate the agency's broad powers to monitor telecom companies such as Verizon, AT&T and Comcast for bad behavior. Continue reading
Apr 04 Watch 6:26 How will a new law blocking internet privacy rules affect you? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 03 Trump signs bill blocking Obama-era rule over online privacy By Darlene Superville, Associated Press After his press secretary blasted it as an example of rampant government overreach, President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Monday that could eventually allow internet providers to sell information about their customers' browsing habits. Continue reading
Apr 02 Dems urge Trump to veto bill blocking online privacy rule By Associated Press Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer is urging President Donald Trump to veto a resolution that would kill an online privacy regulation. Continue reading
Mar 31 Before you lament the end of your internet privacy, read this By Iman Smith The GOP pushed a measure through the House this week that overturns Obama-era regulations intended to protect consumers’ data from being shared with advertisers without consent. If you’re reading this story on a computer or internet-connected device, that obviously includes… Continue reading
Mar 28 House sends bill to Trump blocking online privacy regulation By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The House voted to block online privacy regulations issued during the final months of the Obama administration, a first step toward allowing internet providers such as Comcast, AT&T and Verizon to sell the browsing habits of their customers. Continue reading
Mar 23 Senate votes to undo privacy rules that protect user data By Tali Arbel and Richard Lardner, Associated Press The Republican-led Senate moved Thursday to undo Obama-era regulations that would have forced internet service providers to ask customers' permission before they could use or sell much of their personal information. Continue reading