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Post #1061912

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Warbler
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Politics 2: Electric Boogaloo
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3-Apr-2017, 2:55 PM

Just got this from my Senator:

Dear friend,

I’ve always believed protecting the personal data of everyday consumers was something all Democrats and Republicans could agree on. It turns out I was wrong.

Just last year, the Federal Communications Commission took the historic step of creating a set of rules for internet service companies that said simply: Consumers should have a choice about whether to let their broadband provider share their sensitive personal information. Common sense, right?

But last week, Republicans in both the House and Senate pushed through a resolution to roll back basic consumer online privacy rights – allowing any internet service provider (ISP) to track, store, share, or sell our personal data – without our knowledge.

Think about it. Financial and health information…passwords…browsing history…even social security numbers. Anything we watch, write, or enter online or on our cell phones – all of it could be monitored, stored, and sold to the highest bidder.

All they need now is President Trump’s signature.

That’s why Senator Booker and I have sent a letter calling on the President to stand up for consumers and veto this resolution, and that’s why so many consumers are sharing their concerns with the White House.

I’ll continue to do everything I can to protect the personal information of consumers – it’s worth the fight.

Thanks for all you do to make New Jersey a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

Sincerely,

(here he posted a pic of his signature)

I don’t know about you, but I don’t want my personal info to be shared without my permission.