On Thursday, I filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission in the proceeding (NPRM) considering rules In the Matter of Preserving the Open Internet Broadband Industry Practices. My comments centered on the safety and security of consumers on the Internet. The FCC’s NPRM defines some consumer protection actions as cause for “reasonable network management.” For example, spam has indeed been a troublesome online consumer issue. At best, spam e-mail is an annoyance, but it can also lead to confusion, identity theft, and financial loss. In addition, virus-infected spam presents a tremendous risk to the security of an individual’s computer, as well as the entire network.
Fortunately, the industry has maintained an important role in protecting consumers and the network from the problems imposed by spam mail. My comments made the point that the FCC should consider an approach to defining reasonable network management that allows Internet Service Providers the maximum flexibility needed for ongoing management and protection of the network and the consumers they serve. Consumers rely on a safe and secure Internet today, and in the future years to come. Click here to read the full text of my comments.
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