FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
June 22, 2011
.JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Steve Scalise
U.S. House ofRepresentatives
429 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Congressman Scalise:
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 of further assistance.
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000