Technology · 21/09/2017Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FCC Rule on Broadband Privacy Repealed by Congress

Summary

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a document to remove amendments made by a repealed rule, which was disapproved by Congress under the Congressional Review Act, restoring the pre-existing regulatory text for broadband and telecommunications services.

Original source language: Federal Register — Federal Communications CommissionOpen original release →

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