FTC: Some ISP Info Uses Should Be Opt-In

The Federal Trade Commission wants the Federal Communications Commission to require opt-in for some uses of customer proprietary network information (CPNI), whether it is by an Internet service provider, an affiliate or a third party. It would also combine that with a more finessed view of information, setting the level of protection to the level of sensitivity. As a "general matter," said FTC staff in comments to the FCC, it supports the FCC's focus on "transparency, consumer choice, and security" but has some specific tweaks, suggesting the FCC proposal would overprotect some information and under-protect other information.