FCC, FTC leaders pledge cooperation on controversial broadband privacy rules

The chairmen of the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Trade Commission pledged to cooperate on proposed FCC privacy requirements at a Senate hearing where the impact of the proposal on the FTC's authority was questioned by lawmakers.

“The Commission has a long history of successful cooperation with the FCC on consumer protection issues, including issues related to privacy and data security,” FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez said Wednesday in prepared testimony. “Last year, the agencies affirmed and formalized this...