Local Trend: City Writes Broadband Ordinance.4 Requirements on Cable Operators.

City: Seattle

Seattle’s Broadband Ordinance requires:

• ​requires Cable Operators to obtain opt-in consent before sharing a customer’s web browsing history
• Requires Cable Operators to obtain opt-in consent before they use customer web browsing history
• The exception: unless it is necessary to render a service ordered by the customer or pursuant to a subpoena or valid court order authorizing disclosure, or to a governmental entity.
• Cable operators must attest to compliance with this rule by September 30, 2017, and annually thereafter

Seattle.gov | Seattle issues rule to strengthen broadband privacy for consumers