Utility Giants Agree to Stop Selling Data to ICE
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Utilities will no longer sell sensitive information to Immigration and Customs Enforcement
For years, companies have sold data from cable, phone and power bills-- including names, home addresses, and more. The move comes after pressure from Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon and a national "No Tech for ICE" campaign. Supporters say it's a win — but some loopholes remain, including here in Chicago.
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Utility Giants Agree to Stop Selling Data to ICE
Clip: 12/16/2021 | 8m 19sVideo has Closed Captions
For years, companies have sold data from cable, phone and power bills-- including names, home addresses, and more. The move comes after pressure from Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon and a national "No Tech for ICE" campaign. Supporters say it's a win — but some loopholes remain, including here in Chicago.
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