EPIC Joins Amicus Brief Urging SCOTUS to Hold Wireless Carriers Accountable for Selling Customers’ Location Data
Summary
EPIC has joined an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to hold wireless carriers accountable for selling customer location data without proper safeguards. The brief supports the FCC's authority to enforce consumer privacy rights in cases involving data sales by carriers.
IFF Assessment
FRIEND
This is good news for defenders as it advocates for stronger privacy protections and accountability for companies mishandling sensitive customer data.
Defender Context
This article highlights the ongoing struggle for data privacy and the potential for misuse of sensitive location data. Defenders should be aware of the evolving legal landscape around data handling by telecommunications companies and advocate for robust data protection measures within their organizations.