FTC urged to probe whether Facebook is violating privacy settlement
Two groups want information on social media giant.
Lawmakers offer Internet radio legislation
Bill would require the same standard for setting rates for paying performers as it does for satellite and radio.
Ad industry, privacy advocates spar over 'do not track'
Some of the browser providers including Mozilla’s Firefox, Apple’s Safari and Microsoft’s Internet Explorer have begun including a do-not-track choice in their browsers.
Ayotte criticizes White House over Google video request
Innocence of the Muslims has sparked protests in the Maghreb and Middle East.
House Republicans support Smith’s STEM bill
Measure would make it easier for foreign students who graduate from U.S. universities with advanced degrees in sciences to stay in the United States.
Republicans question feasibility of spectrum sharing
Lawmakers want to reserve space exclusively for commercial firms.
Coalition launched to oppose Internet sales tax legislation
Online business are forming group to counter lobbying efforts.
Online-gambling bill stalled by tactical spat
After months of negotiations, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., appear to have come to an impasse
FCC set to take up incentive auction, spectrum holding proposals
The FCC is aiming to finalize the order by mid-2013 and hold its first auctions in 2014.
Broadband touted as driver of economic growth
Officials say it has been undervalued as a driver of growth.
Democrats part with GOP on net neutrality, online privacy
Platform addresses many of the same tech and telecom issues but with starkly different approaches in key areas.
FCC likely to take up incentive auction plan next month
The auctions would allow TV broadcasters a chance to offer bids on how much they would take to give up their spectrum.
Stakeholders continue slog on mobile app privacy
The first proposed code is focused narrowly on providing more transparency in what information developers and sellers of mobile apps are collecting from users and how they are using that data.
Romney woos tech sector with small government approach
GOP standard-bearer says he would focus on cybersecurity in his first 100 days.
Critics worry Verizon-cable deal will doom key goal of 1996 Telecom Act
Groups lamented the impact the deal would have on competition for wired broadband services but also voiced continued concerns that the deal will lead to further consolidation.
FEC addresses industry concerns over text campaign donations
FEC said Tuesday that carriers would not be responsible for ensuring donors are eligible to give or enforcing limits on donations.
Spectrum-sharing plan approved by FCC
The pilot program will test the impact of sharing spectrum in the 1755-1780 megahertz band to see how commercial use of those airwaves impacts federal agencies currently using that band.
Bono Mack urges Senate action on Internet resolution
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced a similar resolution in the Senate, which has attracted 32 co-sponsors from both parties.
Google agrees to pay record fine for privacy violations
The FTC said that the search giant's actions violated a consent decree.
White House weighs executive order on cybersecurity
Obama has urged officials to continue to look for ways to use existing authority to bolster the nation’s cyberdefenses.
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