Wireless 411 Privacy Act

The Wireless 411 Privacy Act (H.R. 1139) aims to protect the privacy of cell phone users by preventing their numbers from being listed in wireless directory assistance databases without their permission. Under this bill, mobile service providers would be required to notify customers of their right to remain unlisted and must obtain explicit consent before including a subscriber's number in any directory. Additionally, the bill ensures that subscribers cannot be charged a fee for choosing to keep their numbers private or for opting out of these directory services.