Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has
ordered mobile carriers to explain what geolocation data they collect
from customers and how they use it. Rosenworcel's probe could be the
first step toward stronger action--but the agency's authority in this
area is in peril because Congress is debating a data privacy law that
could preempt the FCC from regulating carriers' privacy practices.
Rosenworcel sent letters of inquiry Tuesday "to the top 15 mobile
providers," the FCC announced. The chairwoman's letters asked carriers
"about their policies around geolocation data, such as how long
geolocation data is retained and why and what the current safeguards
are to protect this sensitive information," the FCC said.
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