Digital Government

Why General Motors is Wading Into the Net Neutrality Debate

The car company is warning the FCC not to expand regulation of wireless Internet.

Digital Government

Obama Comes out Swinging Against Internet ‘Fast Lanes’

The president wants to prevent Internet providers from charging websites for faster speeds.

Cybersecurity

Selfies Could Replace the Password

Devices could scan faces and give access only to the right people.

Modernization

AT&T Will Pay Millions in Refunds After Charging for Celebrity Gossip and Flirting Tips

The company agreed to a $105 million settlement with state and federal regulators.

Emerging Tech

Facebook Retools Secret Research Guidelines

The new guidelines are unlikely to appease privacy advocates, who argue users should consent to experiments.

Digital Government

‘Beyond the Law?’ FBI Director Criticizes Apple, Google Privacy Features

The companies will prevent the government from accessing phone data—even with a warrant.

Digital Government

FCC Plans Next Move on Net Neutrality

The commission hints at some possible new approaches for regulations.

Modernization

FCC Hints at Expanding Net Neutrality Rules to Cell Phones

Under fire from liberals, the commission chairman hints at broader rules.

Digital Government

Nancy Pelosi Presses FCC to Ban Internet ‘Fast Lanes’

The House Minority Leader wants to give federal regulators sweeping new powers over Internet access.

Cybersecurity

Senator Demands Answers About iCloud Security Measures

Apple didn't comment on whether it plans to brief Sen. Jay Rockefeller's staff on the issue.

Modernization

Feds Crack Down on Google Over Kids' App Spending

The company will pay $19 million for failing to stop children's spending sprees.

Emerging Tech

FCC Chief: Comcast Is Wrong About Internet Competition

Tom Wheeler says Americans don't have real choices for Internet providers.

Digital Government

The Battle Over Government-Run Internet Heats Up at FCC

A Republican aide claims the federal agency can't overturn state restrictions.

Digital Government

TV Stations Sue FCC Over Plan to Auction Broadcast Licenses

The cell-phone industry hopes the lawsuit won't delay the auction of valuable airwaves.

Modernization

FCC Chief 'Deeply Troubled' by Verizon Plan to Slow Traffic

Tom Wheeler suggests the new policy may run afoul of net neutrality.

Digital Government

Reid Vows to Defend Net Neutrality From Republican Attacks

The letter could give the FCC political cover to enact tougher rules.

Digital Government

Did the White House Website Violate Its Own Privacy Rules?

A social-media firm used a new, persistent form of online tracking.

Digital Government

In Net-Neutrality Push, Democrats Aim to Make the Internet a Utility

The controversial move would give the FCC sweeping new powers over Internet providers.