Net Neutrality

Current Rules

• FCC Open Internet Order of 2010
• Protects the open internet

Current rules

• Broadband and Wireless providers can't block or slow down your access to sites

Current Rules

• Cannot create "fast lanes" to providers willing to pay extra

Current issue

• 2015 - Title II classification of the Communications Act of 1934
• Allow FCC to protect net neutrality

Current issue

• FCC Chairman Ajit Pai wants to undo the classification
• "Heavy-handed" rules

Current issue

• ISPs say they support net neutrality, but don't want Title II classification

on a different note

Congress recently repealed rules that required ISPs to get your permission before sharing information about your online habits

are there rules?

• Major ISPs signed a voluntary set of privacy principles
• Opt-in consent for sensitive information

what should you do?

• Continue to contact lawmakers about the issue
• Use of a Virtual Private Network will offer some privacy

VPN

• Secure tunnel between you and the internet destination
• Once inside it becomes difficult for others to see