Regulation
Deregulation Lets Telehealth Thrive
By: Laurel Duggan At least twenty-three states are temporarily easing regulations on telemedicine in response to COVID-19. There are now more than 500 repealed regulations – including regulations that put up barriers to telehealth and healthcare. The regulations in question prevent healthcare providers from working across state…
Coalition Urges Changes to Commerce Department’s Proposed Supply Chain Rule
Digital Liberty joined a coalition of 21 groups to submit joint comments on the Commerce Department’s proposed rule, “Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services [ICTS] Chain.”
States are Diverting 911 Fees. Congressmen Walden and Latta Want to Do Something About It.
Even though diverting 911 fees from public safety networks is illegal, states are still using the money for unrelated and inappropriate purposes.
Rising Concern Over Consequences of GDPR
On Tuesday, December 3, 2019, the Law and Economics Center hosted a panel discussion on GDPR, its negative economic effects, and the potential for those effects to impact the economy of the United States.
FCC Petitions Court To Rehear Media Ownership Case
This petition continues the FCC’s deregulatory efforts to promote innovation and free-market principles.
FCC Commissioner Shines Light on States’ 911 Fee Misuse
Diverting 911 fees from public safety networks is illegal, but that doesn’t stop some from using this money for unrelated and inappropriate purposes.
The FCC Looks into Educational Broadband Spectrum Use
The FCC approved a Report and Order that would remove ownership restrictions and allow auctioning of the 2.5 GHz band’s white space, leading to greater commercial use in the band and technological innovation.
FCC proposes to maintain current radiofrequency safety standards
After studying the issue for six years, the FCC announced last week that it will maintain its existing radiofrequency exposure safety standards.
FCC Takes on Fixing High Franchise Fees
Local governments are making your cable bill more expensive, and the Federal Communications Commission is trying to stop that.
Free State Foundation on Privacy Regulation: Why, What, and When
The Free State Foundation hosted a policy seminar June 26 featuring Federal Trade Commissioner Noah Phillips and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to discuss potential new privacy regulation at all levels of government.