Wheeler’s new plan distinguishes between types of information, which broadband providers had urged, and only makes the sharing of sensitive data subject to prior customer approval. In addition to adding Web browsing data, Wheeler also wants to deem a person’s mobile app usage sensitive. McCormick wants the FCC to defer to the FTC on what is regarded as sensitive data. The FCC gained privacy authority over broadband providers in 2015 after the agency approved rules for online traffic known as net neutrality. The proposed rules also would ban broadband providers from refusing service to customers who won’t allow the sharing of their data.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 06, 2016 17:38 UTC