Mike Sunnucks

An internet privacy group has taken out a billboard in Phoenix criticizing Sen Jeff Flake (R-AZ) for pushing a bill earlier in 2017 critics say pulls back some federal online privacy rules. The group is called Fight for the Future and has taken out billboards aimed at lawmakers who voted to pull back on some internet privacy rules passed during the Obama administration. It contends actions could allow internet and wireless providers such as AT&T, Comcast, Cox Communications, CenturyLink, and Verizon collect, market and sell consumers' internet data, critics contend. They also worry about providers directing users' internet searches. Sen Flake contends the repeal bill was aimed at pulling back on a regulatory overreach by the Federal Communications Commission and does not weaken privacy laws. Flake worries about the FCC being too aggressive with internet regulations. The anti-Flake billboard is at Baseline Road and Interstate 10 in Phoenix.