FCC Proposes to Ban Burner Phones via ID Rules
🟡 Medium | Source: Schneier on Security The FCC is proposing rules that would require US telecoms to collect and store government-issued ID numbers and physical addresses for all phone customers, effectively eliminating anonymous prepaid ‘burner’ phones. The stated aim is to combat scammers and fraud, but privacy advocates warn this mirrors identity-linked mobile registration practices seen in authoritarian regimes. The knock-on effects for cybersecurity operations, whistleblowing, and personal privacy could be significant. ...