Verizon's Big Fine for Location Data Stands
The Supreme Court will not hear Verizon's case, keeping a large fine for customer location data in place.
Verizon will pay a $46.9 million fine. The Supreme Court decided not to review the case. This means an earlier ruling stands. Verizon tried to get its money back from the Federal Communications Commission, the FCC.
The FCC fined Verizon because of how it handled customer location data. Reports say Verizon sold this sensitive data. Companies could then track phone users. The FCC said this was wrong and went against customer privacy.
Verizon argued it did not get a jury trial. The company said this went against its rights. But the Supreme Court has now ended its fight. This decision shows how seriously the government views customer privacy.
This case reminds all companies to protect your personal information. Your phone's location data is important. Rules are in place to keep it safe from misuse.
Source: Fox Business
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