FCC Vote Means Internet Providers Need Permission to Share Your Data

Re:FCC Vote Means Internet Providers Need Permission to Shar... by christianmunoz on Thursday October 27, 2016 @05:32PM (#12810424)

I was able to find an answer to at least part of this question in the FCC fact sheet[0] on the decision.

> The Order prohibits “take-it-or-leave-it” offers, meaning that an ISP can’t refuse to serve customers who don’t consent to the use and sharing of their information for commercial purposes.

So at least they can't cut you off entirely if you don't consent/opt-in.

[0] http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2016...

Edit: source

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Re:FCC Vote Means Internet Providers Need Permission to Shar... by r00fus on Thursday October 27, 2016 @05:43PM (#12810531)

Interesting - so looks like UVerse's policies may still be permitted (ie, you pay more for privacy).

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