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It's Time to Ban Facebook-Snooping Bosses
By Kate Knibbs
Lawmakers are intensifying efforts to ban employers from asking job seekers for their Facebook passwords -- and it's about time.
Who Are These Guys? Politicians Who Impact Tech -- Part 1
By Mobiledia Staff
A select group of lawmakers have an outsized influence on tech-related matters like privacy, national security and anti-trust regulation, and their clout will help shape the fates of device makers and carriers in years to come.
Senate to Investigate Verizon-Comcast Spectrum Deal
By Kate Knibbs
Verizon and Comcast are preparing for a Senate inquiry into their pending spectrum deal, as regulators monitor talks for precious airwaves.
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It's Time to Ban Facebook-Snooping Bosses
Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:56 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Lawmakers are intensifying efforts to ban employers from asking job seekers for their Facebook passwords -- and it's about time.
Tech Industry Wants FCC Limits on Mergers
Thu Mar 29, 2012 1:11 pm | By Melissa Daniels
Tech industry representatives applauded House passage of a Federal Communications Commissions reform bill, saying the process will be more transparent and help spur innovation.
Congress Votes to Limit FCC Influence in Mergers
Wed Mar 28, 2012 3:42 pm | By Melissa Daniels
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would limit the Federal Communications Commission's ability to weigh in on company mergers, as lawmakers examine regulatory oversight of the tech industry.
Hackers Infiltrate U.S. Military Networks
Fri Mar 23, 2012 3:30 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
U.S. military networks are thoroughly compromised, according to security experts, suggesting the Defense Department must invent strategies to protect its data from hackers.
In Brief: Lawmakers Wary of Verizon Spectrum Purchase
Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:39 pm | By Melissa Daniels
Washington officials aren't sure about approving a spectrum sale between Verizon and the nation's most powerful cable companies, casting a shadow over Verizon's plans to expand its airwaves.
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Comcast, Verizon Defend Spectrum Sale
Wed Mar 21, 2012 2:08 pm | By Melissa Daniels
Comcast and Verizon are defending their spectrum sale to government officials today, while competitors object on grounds of a fair market.
NUTS: Apple Sells Out of IPad, Google Stumbles to Keep Up
Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:27 am | By Kate Knibbs
Apple released the new iPad to eager crowds on Friday, as Google stumbles to keep pace with Android.
Congress Grills Apple Over Privacy Policy
Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:33 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Apple still faces scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers, pointing to continued concern over the company's privacy policies.
Republicans Push Cyber-Security Bill as Threats Loom
Fri Mar 02, 2012 3:58 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
Republicans' cyber-security bill lessens corporate regulation, countering the Democrats' original initiative as the two sides wrestle for over the best way to protect national interests.
Who Are These Guys? Politicians Who Impact Tech -- Part 1
Thu Mar 01, 2012 1:41 pm | By Mobiledia Staff
A select group of lawmakers have an outsized influence on tech-related matters like privacy, national security and anti-trust regulation, and their clout will help shape the fates of device makers and carriers in years to come.
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Anti-Porn Bill to Challenge Privacy
Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:01 pm | By Kate Knibbs
A proposed law to safeguard children may threaten U.S. Internet privacy, as battles over online freedom ramp up.
Political Hurdles Amplifying Spectrum Crunch
Tue Feb 21, 2012 1:54 pm | By Margaret Rock
Carriers, regulators and lawmakers all agree over the need for more spectrum, but efforts to expand it are often mired by political infighting, which could hamper the latest efforts to resolve the shortage.
Congress Grills Apple Over Data Privacy, Security
Thu Feb 16, 2012 9:39 am | By Lorien Crow
Congress is questioning Apple about how it stores user data, as mounting privacy concerns urge regulators to push for greater disclosure on how companies use personal information.
Lawmakers to Strip FCC of Spectrum Powers, Hobble Smaller Carriers
Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:06 pm | By Melissa Daniels
A proposed bill in Congress would strip the FCC's power to monitor spectrum auctioning, potentially opening up the airwaves to Verizon and AT&T and hobbling smaller carriers like Sprint.
Companies Stay Mum on Hacks as Cyber-Security Heats Up in Congress
Fri Feb 03, 2012 10:12 am | By Kendra Srivastava
Public corporations still aren't disclosing security breaches, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission, highlighting the need for either greater incentives or harsher punishments.
