January 17, 2019
Geolocation Data Could Get Privacy Protection Under New ADD Act
New legislation aiming to protect the privacy of internet and phone users could shield not just their browsing and buying habits but their location information as well.
The American Data Dissemination (ADD) Act, introduced by Sen. Marco Rubio on January 16, covers service providers that use the internet and “collect records” — a very broad definition. The Act will also be enforced against common carriers — that is telecommunications companies.
By Dee Ann Divis
