The Federal Communications Commission slapped the nation's four biggest mobile carriers with fines totaling $200 million for unauthorized sharing of customer location information.
The Federal Communications Commission has taken decisive action against the nation’s four largest mobile carriers, imposing a hefty fine of $200 million for the unauthorized sharing of customers’ location data. This move underscores the agency’s commitment to consumer privacy and protecting sensitive information. The breakdown of fines T-Mobile: The leading fine of $80 million reflects the gravity of the alleged breach, compounded by an additional $12 million for its subsidiary, Sprint.
With a fine exceeding $57 million, AT&T faces significant repercussions. Verizon: The carrier was fined $46 million, signaling Verizon’s alleged involvement in the data breach. Investigation findings and allegations The FCC’s enforcement bureau alleges that each carrier sold access to customer location data to 'aggregators,' who then resold it to third-party service providers. They further allege that this chain of actions occurred without proper customer consent, a clear violation of FCC regulations. The allegations initially brought to light under the Trump administration suggest a failure to safeguard user location data.
Steps you can take to protect your privacy In response to the FCC’s action against mobile carriers for unauthorized sharing of location data, you can take several steps to protect yourself and enhance your privacy: 1. Understand your rights: Know what your rights are regarding data privacy and how carriers are supposed to protect your information. 2.
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