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Senators call on FCC, FTC to investigate how wireless carriers sold mobile phone location data

( January 24, 2019, 19:38 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A group of 15 US senators has called on the Federal Trade Commission and Federal Communications Commission to investigate how wireless carriers allowed third parties to track users’ cell phones without consent. “A recent investigation published by Motherboard… demonstrated not only that the wireless carriers are still failing to protect their customers’ private information, but also that location data can be purchased by stalkers, domestic abusers, and others,” the senators wrote.Statement and document follow below:...

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