On the recordMarch 28, 2017
Mr. Speaker, a ``yes'' vote exempts all broadband service providers from all rules on user privacy and all limitations on how they use your data. They are in a unique position to see every place you go, every website you visit, they can do deep packet inspection and see what is in your emails. What protects your privacy? This rule that is about to be repealed. If you have problems with the privacy policies of your email provider or social network, you have got competition to go to. But most Americans have just one or, at most, just two choices for their broadband provider. And, interestingly enough, all of those providers are supporting the repeal of this privacy rule. Why? They are going to make money selling your information. The idea that we could have an FTC solution is an interesting one, but there is no way to do it. In the Ninth Circuit's 2016 ruling of AT&T v. FTC, they ruled that the FTC is barred from imposing data breach rules. So vote ``no'' and protect your constituents' privacy.
