Internet service providers can now share personal information without permission
In a move that has sparked anger across the nation, the government has repealed an Obama-era law that required service providers to gain permission before sharing someone’s personal information including location data.
According to a report by BBC, the repeal was strongly backed by major providers such as Verizon, AT&T and Comcast, who argued that ISPs were being subject to stricter privacy laws than companies like Google or Facebook.
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The law passed last October and made it mandatory for ISPs to obtain clear permission from users to share personal data such as “precise geo-location, financial information, health information, children’s information, social security numbers, web browsing history, app usage history and the content of communications”.
The order is expected to be signed by Trump in the near future.
Critics of the bill have said that the repel would have a “chilling effect” on online privacy.
“Today Congress proved once again that they care more about the wishes of the corporations that fund their campaigns than they do about the safety and security of their constituents,” said Evan Greer, campaign director from rights group Fight for the Future to the BBC.
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