“Save the Internet” protest outside the Federal Communications Commission by Free Press, to voice opposition to proposed rules that would limit Net Neutrality. (Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM)
Net neutrality will (sort of) live on. While the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision on Tuesday in the case of Mozilla v. FCC affirming the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) repeal of net neutrality laws, it also gave states the green light to pursue their own.
The ruling means that internet service providers could soon find themselves navigating a variety of conflicting laws with regards to activities like the protection of consumer data or paid prioritization. However, ongoing court battles and a restless political landscape could potentially be the greater long-term threat.
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