The FCC be givin' them scallywags AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile a mighty fine fer their data deceptiveness! Arrr!
2024-05-04
Arrr, ye scurvy dogs of the mobile carriers have been caught red-handed by the Federal Communications Commission! They be fined a whopping $200 million doubloons for sharin' customer location secrets without permission. Ye best be keepin' yer compass close at hand, lest ye be next on the plank!
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made a bold move against the nation’s biggest mobile carriers, slapping them with a massive fine of $200 million for sneaky shenanigans with customers' location data. This action shows the FCC’s dedication to protecting ye olde consumer privacy and keeping sensitive info safe from scurvy scoundrels.T-Mobile, the top dog in this sea of troubles, faces a hefty fine of $80 million, with an extra $12 million for its matey, Sprint. AT&T and Verizon weren't spared from the plank either, getting fines of $57 million and $46 million, respectively. These fines be a clear signal of their alleged involvement in this data breach.The FCC be claimin' that these carriers were sellin' customer location data to unsavory characters without proper consent, a clear violation of the FCC's rules. Despite their protests, the carriers be walkin' the plank for not safeguardin' their booty properly.FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel be layin' down the law, remindin' carriers of their duty to protect customer info. While the carriers be ready to hoist the Jolly Roger and challenge the FCC's decision, the FCC remains steadfast in makin' sure they keep their promises to their customers.To protect yer own privacy and avoid sharin' yer location without knowin', follow the seven steps provided, mateys. And remember, in this wild world of data piracy, it be every swashbuckler for themselves!