Media Contact: 
Robin Colwell, (202) 418-2300
Robin.Colwell@fcc.gov
For Immediate Release
STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O’RIELLY 
ON THE RELEASE OF THE BROADBAND CONSUMER PRIVACY 
PROPOSAL FACT SHEET AND CIRCULATION OF ITEM
WASHINGTON, March 10, 2016. — “The “fact” sheet demonstrates that the FCC is 
doubling down on its misguided and broken Net Neutrality decision by imposing 
troubling and conflicting “privacy” rules on Internet companies, as well as freelancing on 
topics like data security and data breach that are not even mentioned in the 
statute.   While I will read the document, this direction does not surprise me given this 
agency’s reckless approach to an important topic, especially where it clearly lacks 
expertise, personnel, or understanding.”    
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Office of Commissioner Mike O’Rielly: (202) 418-2300
Twitter: @mikeofcc
www.fcc.gov/leadership/michael-orielly
This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.  Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes 
official action.  See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).