United States of America: FCC Broadband Consumer Privacy Rules
Progress
Current status
revoked
03 Apr 2017 revoked
27 Oct 2016 adopted
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Terminated FCC Broadband Consumer Privacy Rules
The Broadband Consumer Privacy Rules are terminated by a Resolution signed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate. In particular, the Resolution declares that the Rules shall h…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
termination
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Adopted FCC Broadband Consumer Privacy Rules
On 27 October 2016, the Federal Communications Commission adopted the Broadband Consumer Privacy Rules. In particular, the Rules require broadband Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to obtain affirmative “opt-in” consent from consumers to use and sha…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body