3 posts and columns on commissioners

Privacy Commissioners to Google: Don’t Be Evil Stupid

in Social on April 20, 2010 at 11:26 am PT

Months after its ill-starred launch, Google’s Buzz social networking service continues to inspire outcry among privacy advocates. The latest to cry foul: An alliance of privacy commissioners from 10 countries who think Google’s “sorry we didn’t get everything right” apology for its failure to adequately protect the privacy of Buzz users is a cop-out.

FCC Votes Unanimously to Make Wireless Industry’s Life a Living Hell

in News on August 28, 2009 at 4:46 am PT

It’s going to be a rough couple of months for the wireless industry. As expected, the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved a broad inquiry into the wireless market. In a unanimous vote, the agency’s five commissioners–three Democrats and two Republicans–approved two so-called notices of inquiry, one that will examine competition and innovation and another that will evaluate truth-in-billing practices.
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Wireless Industry Attorneys Stacking Up on NoDoz, Frozen Pizzas

in News on August 21, 2009 at 7:30 am PT

Next week looks to be a painful one for big American wireless carriers. The Federal Communications Commission has announced its agenda for Thursday’s Open Commission meeting and it implies some long days ahead for wireless industry attorneys. Among the issues to be discussed: The state of competition in the wireless market, carrier handset vendor-exclusivity deals like those between Apple and AT&T, fee-setting and “truth in billing.”
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