Telcos Singled Out for Prioritizing Government Requests for Data Over Privacy

The EFF’s annual Who Has Your Back report singles out giant telecommunications providers for their prioritization of government requests for data over privacy. Continue reading Telcos Singled Out for Prioritizing Government Requests for Data Over Privacy

Erosion of ISP Privacy Rules Sparks New Anti-Snooping Efforts

After lawmakers struck down ISP privacy protections earlier this year, new efforts are underway to help consumers win back control of their personal information from their service providers. Continue reading Erosion of ISP Privacy Rules Sparks New Anti-Snooping Efforts

Trump Signs Repeal of ISP Privacy Rules

President Trump signed a resolution to complete the overturning of internet privacy protections that would of prevented ISPs from tracking you online without first asking users to opt-in. Continue reading Trump Signs Repeal of ISP Privacy Rules

Your ISP, browsing history, and what to do about it

In late March, Congress approved a bill lifting restrictions imposed on ISPs last year concerning what they could do with information such as customer browsing habits, app usage history, location data, and Social Security numbers. Given that the repea… Continue reading Your ISP, browsing history, and what to do about it

Privacy Advocates Vow to Fight Rollback of Broadband Privacy Rules

Privacy activists say rolling-back ISP privacy rules means health, financial and browsing habits can be used, shared and sold to the highest bidder without consent. Continue reading Privacy Advocates Vow to Fight Rollback of Broadband Privacy Rules