Introduction
The case, Comcast Corporation v. Federal Communication Commission and Steinbach v. Village of Forest Park discusses important aspects of utilizing the Internet for business and potential technology and privacy concerns. The Internet is growing rapidly. A growing concern to manage the growth and reliability of the Internet is net neutrality. It is important to understand how it can be regulated by the Federal Communication Commission and what authority Internet service providers maintain. As electronic communications are now becoming a staple in individuals and businesses daily operation, it is vital to understand the potential privacy concern of utilizing email. The use of email communications opens the user up to potential breach of privacy concerns.
Comcast Corporation v. Federal Communication Commission
Case facts The case of Comcast Corporation v. Federal Communication Commission focused on net neutrality and the authority of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) …show more content…
Village of Forest Park focused on invasion of privacy concerns (Ferrera et al., 2012). The parties involved in the case are Steinbach, a local elected official, Hostway, a third-party technology company, and Steinbach’s political rival, Calderone (Ferrera et al., 2012). Steinbach had an email account that she noticed was comprised. When reviewing her emails, she noticed that 11 emails had been forward by someone to her political rival (Ferrera et al., 2012). Due to the breach of Steinbach’s email, she sued the municipality, her political rival, and an IT professional employed by the municipality (Ferrera et al, 2012). Steinbach file multiply claims but the case primarily centers on the intrusion upon seclusion tort (Ferrera et al., 2012). The Restatement Second of Torts defines intrusion upon seclusion as “intentionally intruding, physically or otherwise, upon the solitude of another or his private affairs or concerns” (Ferrera et al., 2012, p.
The case, Comcast Corporation v. Federal Communication Commission and Steinbach v. Village of Forest Park discusses important aspects of utilizing the Internet for business and potential technology and privacy concerns. The Internet is growing rapidly. A growing concern to manage the growth and reliability of the Internet is net neutrality. It is important to understand how it can be regulated by the Federal Communication Commission and what authority Internet service providers maintain. As electronic communications are now becoming a staple in individuals and businesses daily operation, it is vital to understand the potential privacy concern of utilizing email. The use of email communications opens the user up to potential breach of privacy concerns.
Comcast Corporation v. Federal Communication Commission
Case facts The case of Comcast Corporation v. Federal Communication Commission focused on net neutrality and the authority of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) …show more content…
Village of Forest Park focused on invasion of privacy concerns (Ferrera et al., 2012). The parties involved in the case are Steinbach, a local elected official, Hostway, a third-party technology company, and Steinbach’s political rival, Calderone (Ferrera et al., 2012). Steinbach had an email account that she noticed was comprised. When reviewing her emails, she noticed that 11 emails had been forward by someone to her political rival (Ferrera et al., 2012). Due to the breach of Steinbach’s email, she sued the municipality, her political rival, and an IT professional employed by the municipality (Ferrera et al, 2012). Steinbach file multiply claims but the case primarily centers on the intrusion upon seclusion tort (Ferrera et al., 2012). The Restatement Second of Torts defines intrusion upon seclusion as “intentionally intruding, physically or otherwise, upon the solitude of another or his private affairs or concerns” (Ferrera et al., 2012, p.