Regulation
Rising Concern Over Consequences of GDPR
On Tuesday, December 3, 2019, the Law and Economics Center hosted a panel discussion on GDPR, its negative economic effects, and the potential for those effects to impact the economy of the United States.
FCC Petitions Court To Rehear Media Ownership Case
This petition continues the FCC’s deregulatory efforts to promote innovation and free-market principles.
FCC Commissioner Shines Light on States’ 911 Fee Misuse
Diverting 911 fees from public safety networks is illegal, but that doesn’t stop some from using this money for unrelated and inappropriate purposes.
The FCC Looks into Educational Broadband Spectrum Use
The FCC approved a Report and Order that would remove ownership restrictions and allow auctioning of the 2.5 GHz band’s white space, leading to greater commercial use in the band and technological innovation.
FCC proposes to maintain current radiofrequency safety standards
After studying the issue for six years, the FCC announced last week that it will maintain its existing radiofrequency exposure safety standards.
FCC Takes on Fixing High Franchise Fees
Local governments are making your cable bill more expensive, and the Federal Communications Commission is trying to stop that.
Free State Foundation on Privacy Regulation: Why, What, and When
The Free State Foundation hosted a policy seminar June 26 featuring Federal Trade Commissioner Noah Phillips and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to discuss potential new privacy regulation at all levels of government.
Outdated Radio Regs Could Lead to Radio Silence
Since 1996, the FCC has limited how many radio stations an individual or organization can own in a market. These rules have remained the same, even though the media environment has changed dramatically in the past 23 years.
FCC Should Think Twice Before Hanging Up on Robocalls
While many people understandably rejoiced at the thought of never receiving another scam call from a “credit reporting agency,” the issue is not as cut-and-dry as it seems.
Media Ownership Modernization Adopted!
Today, the Federal Communications Commission brought its media ownership rules into the 21st century.