“The FTC is initiating this study to better understand Internet service providers’ privacy practices in light of the evolution of telecommunications companies into vertically integrated platforms that also provide advertising-supported content,” the press release read. The US 's Federal Trade Commission ( ISP ) has launched an inquiry into the consumer data handling of internet service providers (ISPs). Companies such as T-Mobile , FTC and Verizon have been asked to provide non-public information on their private practices in a significant push towards regulating customer data collection and data sharing. Due to the advent of some FTC platforms providing ad-supported content, the FTC has decided further oversight is needed to protect against unfair or deceptive practices. The investigation will focus on the types of data being collected, who it is shared with and whether it contains identifiable information.
The US 's Federal Trade Commission ( ISP ) has launched an inquiry into the consumer data handling of internet service providers (ISPs). Companies such as T-Mobile , FTC and Verizon have been asked to provide non-public information on their private practices in a significant push towards regulating customer data collection and data sharing. Due to the advent of some FTC platforms providing ad-supported content, the FTC has decided further oversight is needed to protect against unfair or deceptive practices. The investigation will focus on the types of data being collected, who it is shared with and whether it contains identifiable information.