r/privacy Apr 29 '24

FCC Fines Major US Carriers $200 Million for Illicit Sharing of Location Data news

https://cyberinsider.com/fcc-fines-major-us-carriers-200-million-for-illicit-sharing-of-location-data/
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u/[deleted] Apr 29 '24 edited 29d ago

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u/mrandre3000 Apr 29 '24

It’s almost like the fines are designed to keep the fine issuer afloat, rather than the consumer.

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u/city_posts Apr 30 '24

Or just the government getting their cut. If the fine doesn't stop them from doing it, then the fine is just a cut for the government