A 122-page report was published this week by American University and the Center for Digital Democracy that examines features, key players and trends that are emerging in consumer-wearable and connected-health devices–this includes watches, fitness bands, clothing and other products that are linked to app through mobile devices for management of heart rate, sleep patterns and
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Broadband Providers Face New Regulations for Protection of Consumer Data
By Kathryn Rattigan on
Posted in Data Privacy
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released landmark protections for internet users, requiring permission from broadband subscribers before broadband providers can collect data on the subscribers’ web browsing, app use, location information or financial information. Broadband providers rely on subscriber data like this to create sophisticated, targeted advertising. Tom Wheeler, Chairman of the FCC,…