FCC fines big phone companies nearly $200 million for sharing customer location data

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is set to propose fining four major U.S. mobile phone companies at least $200 million in total for improperly disclosing some consumer real-time location data, two people briefed on the matter said on Thursday......»»

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is set to propose fining four major U.S. mobile phone companies at least $200 million in total for improperly disclosing some consumer real-time location data, two people briefed on the matter said on Thursday......»»

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed $200 million in fines for the four major U.S. phone providers for improper disclosure.....»»

Tech companies could face fines of up to Aus$10 million (US$7.3 million) if they fail to hand over customer information or data to Australian police under tough cyber laws unveiled Tuesday. The government is u.....»»

The fines proposed against AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile drew criticism from some regulators and watchdogs, who faulted the FCC for taking too long in its probe — and issuing too weak of a punishment......»»

A routine monitor of my phone found many disturbing, un-disclosed trackings by big companies, who shared it with third party.....»»

An investigation from The New York Times revealed how dozens of companies log location data from the phones of more than 12 million Americans. Those co.....»»

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Verizon Communications will end a location-sharing program after it found at least one company revealed its subscribers’ whereabouts without their consent......»»

The decision comes after one senator's investigation into the mishandling of user data......»»

Verizon, AT&T will suspend sales of customer location data, after a prison phone company was caught misusing it.....»»

The practice was criticized for endangering privacy, allowing outside companies to pinpoint cell phone users' data without their knowledge or con.....»»

Sen. Ron Wyden's investigation found a prison phone company had used location data in a system that effectively let correctional officers spy on millions of Americans......»»

In a small victory for your privacy, the nation's four largest telecom companies announced they will stop providing customer location information to data aggregators......»»

Four senior U.S. House Republicans sent letters on Monday to the chief executives of Apple Inc and Google parent Alphabet Inc asking questions about location data and mobile phone privacy practices and the handling of customer data......»»

Four senior U.S. House Republicans sent letters on Monday to the chief executives of Apple Inc and Google parent Alphabet Inc asking questions about location data and mobile phone privacy practices and the handling of customer data......»»

Four senior U.S. House Republicans sent letters on Monday to the chief executives of Apple Inc and Google parent Alphabet Inc asking questions about location data and mobile phone privacy practices and the handling of customer data......»»

Mobile phone apps provide at least 75 companies—including ones in New York City—with precise user location data that the businesses can then use to target ads and other marketing content. [] "> To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Mobile phone apps provide at least 75 companies—including ones in New York City—with precise user location data that the businesses can then use to target ads and other marketing content. [] "> To view the full story, click the title link......»»

A report from Motherboard on major U.S. wireless carriers revealed the shadowy business of collecting and reselling phone location data......»»