Verizon's 'Supercookie' FCC settlement requires opt-in for some tracking

Verizon Wireless is getting slapped with a fine and privacy requirements after inserting undeletable tracking cookies into users’ browsing sessions.
As part of a settlement with the Federal Communications Commission, Verizon will have to get users’ permission to share these “supercookies” with third-party partners. However, users will still have to opt out of tracking by Verizon itself. Verizon will be notifying subscribers about the changes, and has also agreed to a $1.