Protecting consumer privacy online and consumer data is not a flash in the pan. It will require constant vigilance — by the FTC, by all companies in the internet ecosystem and, of course, by consumers.
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Research Peek of the Week: The Generation Gap in TV Consumption
According to Nielsen’s findings, there appears to be a generation gap in TV consumption. Those aged 50 and older spend more than six (ages 50-64) and seven hours (ages 65+) a day in front of the TV; young adults watch significantly less TV.
Congress Needs to Put the Net Neutrality Debate to Rest to Help Close the Digital Divide
The statutory designation of broadband as a Title I information service is one key to putting the net neutrality debate to rest, and it’s also essential to creating a regulatory climate appropriate for broadband investment in rural areas.
Research Peek of the Week: Google Dominates Search Engine Market
Ever since the introduction of Google Search in 1997, the worldwide market share of all search engines has been lopsided.
Research Peek of the Week: US Facebook Users Are Sharing Less Content Due to Privacy Concerns
In a recent survey, Facebook users indicated that they were less likely to share on social media due to their privacy concerns revolving around Facebook itself.
Research Peek of the Week: Staggering Amount of Data Created by Today’s Internet Users
The world’s internet population is growing significantly year-over-year. Between 2012 and 2017, the world’s internet population grew from 2.5 billion to 3.8 billion. And the amount of data created by today’s internet users is staggering.
Congress Got This One Right – Retire Old Regulations
Virtually all American businesses have access to BDS. There is simply no justification for intrusive regulation in a market that, by the FCC’s own data, is working and competitive.
Research Peek of the Week: US is Losing Ground in the Race to 5G
Deloitte release a new paper that examines how the United States compares to other countries with regards to 5G network development and deployment. The verdict? The United States has a lot of catching up to do.
Research Peek of the Week: Low Percentage of Internet Users Confident About Privacy Settings on Social Media
A 2017 survey showed a low percentage of respondents felt “very confident” that the privacy settings selected on their social media accounts function in the way they would like.
FCC Should Follow Signposts for Change With Mobile Broadband
A new survey shows just how fast the market for broadband is changing. Consumers no longer see mobile and fixed internet access alternatives as fundamentally different but use different types of broadband access in similar ways. In other words, mobile and fixed broadband are now functional substitutes.