nitzan
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The FCC didn't fine these companies for failing to adhere to the guidelines. It fined them for failing to file a form.
While I agree 110% that it should be illegal to sell customer data, period. Requiring carriers to file a stupid piece of paper that says they don't is a joke. Especially considering the FCC never made any effort to notify any carriers about it.
If the idea is to prevent carriers from selling customer data - shouldn't they (the FCC) actually contact carriers to let them know - instead of the first time carriers hearing about the regulation being when they get fined?
It sounds to me like this is more about a way for the FCC to get $$$ than it is about protecting consumers. |
