Reference no: EM133545130

Question: After receiving thousands of comments, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) adopted "broadcast flag" regulations to prevent the unauthorized copying and redistribution of digital television programming. The regulations require that digital television receivers and other devices capable of receiving digital television broadcast signals and manufactured on or after July 1, 2005, include technology allowing them to recognize the broadcast flag. A broadcast flag is a digital code that prevents digital television reception equipment from redistributing broadcast content and affects receiver devices only after a broadcast transmission is complete. A group of consumers has challenged the Commission's action, arguing that it affects their use and enjoyment of television, as well as their personal privacy. Assume that the FCC has acted fully within the authority granted by its enabling statute, Title I of the Communications Act, which directs the FCC to adopt regulations designed to prevent the unauthorized copying and redistribution of digital television programming. Under Chevron, is the Commission's decision to enact broadcast flag rules entitled to deference? Explain your answer.