Trump's FCC plan proposes increased consumer data collection, which EFF notes will do little to combat scams.
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Updated Jun 15
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Trump's FCC plan proposes increased consumer data collection, which EFF notes will do little to combat scams.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- EFF warns FCC about privacy risks related to ongoing government proposals and data collection practices.Sub-event
Trump proposes increased consumer data collection via the FCC; EFF advises it is ineffective against scams.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Federal Communications Commission
independent U.S. government agency
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc
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