Say goodbye to burner phones? FCC robocall plan raises privacy fears

The FCC approved a proposal to make voice carriers collect more customer information, including IDs and addresses, before activating service.

The plan adds extra checks for some high-volume users and could require longer retention of customer records.

Supporters say it could help curb illegal robocalls, but critics warn it may sweep in legitimate prepaid users.

Privacy advocates also worry the rules would force carriers to store sensitive data on millions of users and create new security risks.