U.S. communications agency unveils Internet privacy proposal

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. communications regulator on Thursday released a long-awaited proposal to protect consumers' Internet privacy, but it would not bar any data collection practices. The plan would require broadband providers to obtain consumer consent, disclose data collection, protect personal information and report breaches. Broadband providers currently collect consumer data without consent and some use that data for targeted advertising, which has