Comcast to FCC: Keep Hulu info secret

Comcast has asked the Federal Communications Commission to put a “top secret” stamp on its deal with Hulu.

According to a letter placed in the FCC’s public file, the company contends that a document it will soon file with the FCC detailing its deal with the Internet site that shows NBC and other network programming is too sensitive for the public to see. “This document is entitled to enhanced confidential treatment because of its commercial sensitivity and the competitive harm that would result from its public disclosure,” Comcast attorneys wrote. “The information in the Hulu LLC Agreement would give third parties a detailed understanding of Hulu’s decision making process which could, in turn, allow them to make informed judgments about how Hulu might react in future negotiations or to predict Hulu’s future strategic decision making.” Comcast wants the information treated under the same confidential order that covered its merger with NBC-Universal. The FCC and other federal agencies often keep proprietary information confidential.