Congressional Resolutions To Overturn FCC Privacy Rules
Resolutions under the Congressional Review Act were introduced in both the Senate and House to nullify the FCC’s Broadband Privacy rules. The FCC recently stayed the new data security requirements that were scheduled to take effect March 2, 2017. See the Regulatory Mix dated 3/3/17. TMI Briefing Service subscribers see Briefing dated 3/2/17.
FCC National Library Week Celebration
In celebration of National Library Week, the FCC announced its Annual Open House will take place on April 19, 2017. In partnership with the FCC Technology Experience Center, the FCC Library will showcase how local, state, federal, and academic libraries use electronic or digital content to provide 24/7 cyberspace access for a wide array of personal use devices. (The FCC Technology Experience Center, located within the FCC Library, is a communications technology repository where FCC staff and visitors have hands-on opportunities to preview communications content and devices.) Manufacturers and vendors are invited to participate in this event. Of particular interest are: Smart phones; e-Book readers; Tablets; Technology kiosks; and Library-specific application solutions.
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Spring 2017 May 9 - 10 in Maitland, FL