FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
June 22,2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Tom Graves
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
1113 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Graves:
'-', '. Thank: you for your letter regarding the Commission's inquiry relating to Google's
, collection ofcommunications from unsecured Wi-Fi networks throughout the United States.
'"This'matter is being handled by the FCC's Enforcement Bureau.
I cannot discuss specifics, but I can clarify that the Bureau's inquiry seeks to determine
whether Google's actions were inconsistent with any rule or law within the Commission's
jurisdiction. We are taking the issue ofconsumer privacy seriously and I am confident that the
Bureau will consider fully all ofthe facts and applicable law as it conducts its work.
Please do not hesitate to contact me ifI can be offurther assistance.
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