Sen. Franken asks Carrier IQ for answers

Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) has sent a letter to Carrier IQ asking the company to explain what its software records are and what they contain, how files are transmitted, and how the data is protected.

“Consumers need to know that their safety and privacy are being protected by the companies they trust with their sensitive information,” said Sen Franken. “The revelation that the locations and other sensitive data of millions of Americans are being secretly recorded and possibly transmitted is deeply troubling. This news underscores the need for Congress to act swiftly to protect the location information and private, sensitive information of consumers. But right now, Carrier IQ has a lot of questions to answer.” He asked Carrier IQ to explain the seeming contradiction between its own statements saying they do not record keystrokes or provide tracking tools. He said that some of the company’s actions may violate federal privacy laws and is “potentially a very serious matter.” Sen Franken asked the company to respond to his questions by Dec. 14.