Verizon’s $4.8 billion acquisition of Yahoo has reignited privacy advocates’ calls for privacy rules for internet providers, The Hill reports. The deal comes as the Federal Communications Commission moves toward the final vote for its broadband provider rules. “We certainly agree that this highlights the need to have the FCC continue to move as quickly as possible to finish its rules on broadband privacy,” said Public Knowledge’s Vice President for Government Affairs Chris Lewis. “That’s especially important because the rules deal with how broadband providers deal with data collected through affiliated entities, so you have a company here with Verizon that you know is an internet provider but also does much more now.” Verizon spokesman Rich Young defended the company’s actions. “We take privacy seriously, and will continue to comply with existing laws and to honor the commitments we have made to our customers,” Young said.
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