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FCC blocks stricter broadband privacy rules
NEW YORK - The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday blocked some Obama administration rules approved last year that would have subjected broadband providers to stricter scrutiny than websites, a victory for internet providers such as AT&T Inc., Comcast Corp. and Verizon Communications Inc.
The FCC halted rules aimed at protecting personal consumer data that had been scheduled to take effect on Thursday.
The FCC said in a statement the move would 'provide time for the FCC to work with the (Federal Trade Commission) to create a comprehensive and consistent framework for protecting Americans' online privacy.”
File Photo: Ajit Pai speaks at a FCC Net Neutrality hearing in Washington February 26, 2015. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas
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