For my final project I would like to
focus on the new privacy rules that the FCC has proposed for ISPs.
The proposal would require ISPs to first obtain the customers'
permission before using and sharing their data. Under this proposal
they would still be able to collect and share the data with other
communications-related affiliates without permission. They wouldn't
be able to share that data with non communications partners without
permission. The ISPs handle all of our network traffic which gives
them access to significant amounts of information about us based on
our activities online. An issue in this case would be privacy. The
ISPs can still figure out a significant amount of personal
information about you even if the data is encrypted.
In CIT-118 we had an exercise in the text book where we copied a EULA (End User License Agreement) into a web site that analyzes the EULA so that you can see what you are agreeing to. I find that it is immoral that software companies and ISPs take advantage of their customers by practically hiding what people are agreeing to.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with your point. Maybe you can talk about copy right in this case? becasue I think ISPs use our date without permition seems not right.
ReplyDeleteI agree about the EULA which is really immoral with fine print. when reading I feel I should have my lawyer present before I click the button, and maybe they can cross out all terminology that does not really apply to me as the user.
ReplyDeleteWith more stringent rules now slated to be imposed on broadband providers, the regulators are likely to feel more empowered on the enforcement front.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the post about EULA. Even if ISPs are require to get permissions to share customer data, they will likely slip in the data sharing agreement in the EULA somewhere. they always seem to find ways around these restrictions.
ReplyDeleteI feel as if this is a no win situation. Either the data is encrypted and ISP still has access to your personal information, or its unencrypted and your still not safe.
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ReplyDeleteEven though authorities claim proposal is aimed at giving consumers “the tools we need to make informed decisions about how our ISPs use and share our data, and confidence that ISPs are keeping their customers’ data secure”; Implementation could be tricky one.
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