IDG Contributor Network: Did Congress just accidentally help keep your browsing history more private?
Congress’s recent decision to roll back privacy protections that were put in place by former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has caused many privacy advocates a great deal of concern.
Many observers are not convinced that the free market approach that leaves decisions about customer privacy in the hands of internet service providers, or ISPs, will result in choices that benefit the consumer. On the other hand, there is a chance that this Congressional action may have the unintended consequence of increasing your online privacy and security by pushing websites to take matters into their own hands.
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