FCC Halts New Data Security Rules; Broader Repeal of Protections on Tap

WASHINGTON Reporters and analysts say the move by the Federal Communications Commission last week to halt new government rules related to data security from taking effect could mean a broader repeal of privacy protections for high-speed internet users. After a 2-to-1 party-line vote by the Republican-led commission, Ajit Pai, the chairman, announced last week that part of the privacy rules passed in October would be temporarily stayed.