Biden Executive Order Urges Net Neutrality, Privacy Regulations, Crackdown on Anti-Competitive Tech Practices

The Biden Administration took aim at tech companies with a new Executive Order. It urges 12 different federal agencies to aggressively regulate big business, including the FTC and Justice Department which have broad antitrust enforcement powers.

“The Order includes 72 initiatives by more than a dozen federal agencies to promptly tackle some of the most pressing competition problems across our economy. Once implemented, these initiatives will result in concrete improvements to people’s lives,” said the White House in its summary statement.

Many of these actions need agency action to implement, so much of the Order is directed at agencies and urging them to enact regulations.

While the Order encompasses a broad range of industries, including healthcare, agriculture, and financial services, here’s how it appears to impact the tech industry.

• Banning excessive early termination fees for internet service
• Requires clear disclosure of plan costs to facilitate comparison…