T-Mobile hit with a $92 million fine
T-Mobile finds itself in some pricy waters, as the FCC hit the carrier with a fine of $92 million.
As reported by Fierce Network, the issue centers around the various security breaches T-Mobile has experienced in recent years. These breaches exposed addresses, Social Security numbers, billing details, and location data.
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This led to T-Mobile getting hit with a $92 million fine and the carrier appealing the fine. However, things did not go T-Mobile’s way.
The carrier did not dispute the facts of the case. Instead, it argued it did not violate the law. It also argued the FCC misinterpreted the Communications Act, miscalculated the penalties, and violated its Second Amendment rights by denying it a jury trial.
The court rejected these claims, however. U.S. District Court Judge Florence Pan said T-Mobile has a responsibility to protect customer data from misuse by third parties. Because T-Mobile failed to protect the data, the fine was justified.
The carrier said it’s “currently reviewing the court’s action”
