Verizon-Yahoo! Deal Raises Concerns Over Consumer Privacy and Zero Rating
Today, Verizon announced plans to acquire most of Yahoo!’s assets, and OTI expressed concern over the consumer privacy implications.
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HUD Proposal Will Help Narrow the Digital Divide by Bringing Broadband Access to HUD-Funded Housing
HUD has proposed a rule designed to narrow the digital divide by bringing broadband access to low-income and elderly communities.
Squashing Car Bugs: What Chrysler’s new bounty program means for vulnerabilities research
Car companies are facing the same challenge as other computer-dependent industries - any product with a computer in it is hackable.
Statement on Spectrum Frontiers Order
Today, the FCC voted to adopt the Spectrum Frontiers Order, allocating more than 3,000 megahertz of very high-frequency spectrum.
7/11 – Ex Parte: Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Service
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OTI Defends FCC Proposal to Protect ISP Customers’ Data Privacy
Over the past several months, OTI has been part of a campaign that is fighting for the privacy rights of consumers.
OTI Joins 29 Groups and Trade Associations in Calling for Open Hearings on Proposal to Expand FBI Surveillance Authority
Joining a coalition of other groups, OTI called upon two Senate committees to hold open hearings over a controversial amendment.
OTI Files Letter in Support of Biometric Data Privacy
Biometric databases like the Next Generation Identification (NGI) system need to be protected and have oversight that is held accountable.
7/7 – Public Interest FCC Comments on Wi-Fi Sharing of 5.9 GHz Auto Industry Spectrum
FCC Filing
FBI Has the Authority to Obtain ECTRs Without Judicial Approval in Emergencies
The Senate is currently debating an amendment that would greatly expand the FBI's surveillance authority and remove crucial oversight.
Hacking America: A Bibliography
A bibliography of relevant articles that cover the most recent developments in government hacking.
6/28 – OTI and Public Knowledge FCC Petition for Rulemaking on Privacy, Cybersecurity Consumer Protections for 5.9 GHz Band
FCC Filing
6/28 – Public Interest FCC Comments on Business Data Services Reform
FCC Filing
OTI Joins 60 Groups, Companies, and Academics in Opposition to Controversial Senate Intelligence Authorization Act
The Intelligence Authorization Act, if passed, would expand the FBI's National Security Letter authority and limit crucial oversight.
6/23 – OTI Coalition Opposition to Auto Industry Petition for Reconsideration of U-NII-3 Band Rules
FCC Filing