Last month, the FCC imposed fines totaling $200 million on the nation\u2019s leading wireless providers for sharing customer location data with third-party platforms without consent. These platforms, known as aggregators, sell the data to third-party customers for targeted advertising and other uses. Have you ever received a digital coupon for a store you just passed by, like Sunglass Hut? This is how it happens.<\/p>\n
The investigation began in 2020, culminating in April 2024 with Verizon being fined $47 million, T-Mobile fined $80 million (including Sprint\u2019s $12 million due to their acquisition), and AT&T fined $57 million. According to Law 360, AT&T is appealing their fine, claiming an abuse of discretion by the FCC.<\/p>\n
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel criticized the carriers for failing to protect customer data entrusted to them. The investigation was prompted by reports of wireless carriers selling real-time location data to aggregators who then sold it to bail-bond companies and bounty hunters. Rosenworcel stated that this practice violates Section 222 of the Communications Act, which protects consumer privacy.<\/p>\n
AT&T has appealed to the Fifth Circuit, arguing that the location data in question does not fall under customer proprietary network information as defined in Section 222. Verizon and T-Mobile also plan to appeal the FCC\u2019s actions. AT&T stated that the FCC\u2019s findings were arbitrary and capricious and that the penalties imposed were unfounded.<\/p>\n
En r\u00e9sum\u00e9:
\n\u2013 FCC fined major wireless providers $200 million for sharing customer location data without consent
\n\u2013 Investigation began in 2020 and resulted in fines for Verizon ($47M), T-Mobile ($80M), and AT&T ($57M)
\n\u2013 Carriers accused of failing to protect customer data
\n\u2013 AT&T appeals FCC\u2019s orders, claiming arbitrary actions
\n\u2013 Verizon and T-Mobile also plan to appeal<\/p>\n
Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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