She added, “Today this agency finally announced that this was a violation of the law. Millions and millions of Americans use a wireless device every day and didn’t sign up for or consent to this surveillance. It’s a shame that it took so long for the FCC to reach a conclusion that was so obvious.”
FCC finally took a “step in the right direction”
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-New Jersey) issued a statement in response to Pai’s letter. He stated that the FCC finally took action and turned a blind eye to the widespread disclosure of consumers’ real-time location data.
Pallone added, “This is certainly a step in the right direction, but I’ll be watching to make sure the FCC doesn’t just let these lawbreakers off the hook with a slap on the wrist.”
