US: Sale of People's Browsing History Without Consent Imminent

[Adolecent]

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US Senate votes to allow sale of people's browsing history without consent

'This resolution is a direct attack on consumer rights, on privacy'

The US Senate has voted to overturn internet privacy rules passed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last October.

The rules were put in place to protect web users, banning internet service providers (ISPs) from sharing consumers’ web browsing data, including history and financial, health, communications and location information, without their prior approval.

ISPs have a lot to gain from the Senate’s decision, which will almost certainly lead to them getting the green light to sell people’s web data to advertising companies without permission.

The House needs to vote the same way before the FCC’s rules can be scrapped, though President Trump has the power to veto any decision and keep them in place.

If the Senate’s decision is approved, the FCC will be prevented from introducing similar rules in the future, and will have to create a new set of privacy requirements.

“This resolution is a direct attack on consumer rights, on privacy, on rules that afford basic protection against intrusive and illegal interference with consumers' use of social media sites and websites that often they talk for granted,” said Senator Richard Blumenthal ahead of the vote.

Following the vote, Senator Ed Markey said “ISP” should stand for “information sold for profit,” and “invading subscriber privacy,” according to Ars Technica.

The rules were approved by the FCC when it was under Democratic leadership and were set to come into effect earlier this month.

“President Trump may be outraged by fake violations of his own privacy, but every American should be alarmed by the very real violation of privacy that will result [from] the Republican roll-back of broadband privacy protections,” added Senator Markey.

The right will sell everything if it will make them richer.

[Adolecent]

This is like the third thread on this subject.

that's because it's important!

lol, oké... missed that

[the game]

seriously we could use 4 more threads on this.

[Allybeboba]

If you don't know Facebook and Google aren't already selling your information you are a fool.

[Edge-]

If you don't know Facebook and Google aren't already selling your information you are a fool.

Yes, but you agree to that.

This is completely different, and far more serious and wide-ranging.

[the game]

Yes, but you agree to that.

This is completely different, and far more serious and wide-ranging.

I'd imagine that they cable companies will add it to their terms of use somewhere. That would make it "voluntary." It's a shitty situation and I don't know how this made it through the pipes.

[Allybeboba]

I'd imagine that they cable companies will add it to their terms of use somewhere. That would make it "voluntary." It's a shitty situation and I don't know how this made it through the pipes.

Cable companies sell your info too already as do banking institutions.

[the game]

Cable companies sell your info too already.

Yes everyone sells your information.

[Anevers]

Cable companies sell your info too already.

And this makes it okay.

[Allybeboba]

And this makes it okay.

Never stated that.
This is just not "new" news for many people. I suppose it could be for some though. Ignorance is bliss as they say.

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Because the sole purpose of the Republican Party is to sell out the common person to the wealthy and large businesses.

Some people actually believe that to be true.

[araine]

I'd imagine that they cable companies will add it to their terms of use somewhere. That would make it "voluntary." It's a shitty situation and I don't know how this made it through the pipes.

corporate GREED thats how, and remember only democrats voted against this remember that when you go and vote in 2018 remember who wanted to sell you out like this

[Deleted]

This is like the third thread on this subject.

Edit: Also, here's the main thread
http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/...d-other-things

I was first by 2 hours!
http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/...nsumer-consent

[prwraith]

Who cares? Your thread got fewer posts.

Majority Rules hahaha

[Allybeboba]

I mean, the statement is hyperbolic, but it seems to be their primary function if their primary function is gauged by what they actually accomplish. About the only other noteworthy thing they do is hinder abortions.

Is that necessarily a bad thing?
Not that I am trying to draw you into that debate at all. I will give you and everyone that reads this my stance on that particular matter right here and right now.
While I personally don't believe in abortion, I certainly support the the woman's right to choose.

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corporate GREED thats how, and remember only democrats voted against this remember that when you go and vote in 2018 remember who wanted to sell you out like this

More likely than not the only reason the (D)s voted against it was because it proposed by a (R). If a (D) would have proposed it the (R)s would have voted against it. It really is a shame how our government works that way. They do what is best for themselves, not for us.

[NED funded]

I was first by 2 hours!
http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/...nsumer-consent

So there are four threads about this?

Man, people really want to discuss, but at the same time there is nothing much to add.

[Allybeboba]

So there are four threads about this?

Man, people really want to discuss, but at the same time there is nothing much to add.

Probably not anti-American enough to keep self perpetuating like the other threads that are continuously on the front page.

[Gemini Soul]

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The right will sell everything if it will make them richer.

Already a thread about this http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/...d-other-things

[Zandalarian Paladin]

Somehow I see people more worried about this than Vault 7.

Go figure.

[Allybeboba]

Let's put it this way: I find the Republicans essentially entirely unpalatable, despite rarely being all that thrilled with the Democrats.

You and I both know that most upper tiered politicians are not in the government for the constituents. Naturally, there are a few exceptions.

[KrazyK923]

lol I'm loving the Trumpette/Conservatives here trying to whataboutism everybody away from the topic.

Its almost like your representatives are an embarrassment actively hurting the internet. Best way to fight back against that is to ignore it, I suppose. We've gotta yell about maga more!