New Bill on Wireless Privacy
Reps. Markey, Pitts Introduce Wireless 411 Privacy Bill to Protect Consumers:
Press Release, November 20, 2003
Statement of Introduction, November 20, 2003
Bill Text, November 20, 2003
The following text is quoted from the press release and specifies provisions of the Act: "Opt In" for Existing Users - wireless carriers must have clear preauthorization from all existing wireless users before including the user's name and phone number in the Wireless Directory Assistance database
"Opt Out" for New Users - at the time of entering into an agreement with wireless users, wireless carriers must allow all new users a clear conspicuous mechanism to decline to participate in the Wireless Directory Assistance database.
No fees for being unlisted - No fees can be charged to consumers for being unlisted in the database."
