US watchdog struggles to do its job over illegal sale of folks' whereabouts
It’s been nearly two years since it was first revealed that US cellular networks were selling real-time location data with inadequate safeguards. Late last week, after months of political pressure, the regulator in charge, the FCC, finally revealed the results of an investigation.
“I wish to inform you that the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau has completed its extensive investigation,” FCC chairman Ajit Pai informed lawmakers who demanded to know where the report was three months earlier. “It has concluded that one or more wireless carriers apparently violated federal law.”
Pai’s statement went on: “Accordingly, in the coming days, I intend to circulate to my ..
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