No one has cited a CFR that has been changed. Till I read what the CFR actually stated and what was actually removed, I can not have an informed opinion. 47 USC and 47 CFR are the documents in question. I do not have the time nor energy to review the thousands of pages to discertain what these people are talking about. Privacy is already covered in 2 USC both as Personal Information and Protected Personal Information.
Of course, the public could have petitioned the FCC to make a rule. The rulemaking process is described at
https://www.fcc.gov/about-fcc/rulemaking-process. The Congressional Review and presidential signature not only removes the material, but, the FCC can not, itself, propose it again. However, the public can petition to make a rule. The FCC would be acting in the public's interest, as determined by the public.
So, other than what reporters are reporting, has anyone seen a specific cite for inquiring minds to read?
No one has cited an Executive Order which would have been signed by President Obama.
From the FCC's Rulemaking
By reclassifying BIAS as telecommunications service, we have an obligation to make certain that BIAS providers are protecting their customers’ privacy while encouraging the technological and business innovation that help drive the many benefits of our increasingly Internet-based economy.
BIAS is broadband internet access services, defined earlier in
https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-16-148A1.pdf
That rule was a "me too" rule, as the FTC already had one. The FCC cited a 2015 Executive Order by Obama.
The question is ... Is the internet a telecommunication service?
And here's an interesting tidbit from the FCC fact sheet ...
https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-341938A1.pdf
What the Rules Do NOT Do:
Do not regulate the privacy practices of websites or apps, like Twitter or Facebook, over which the Federal Trade Commission has authority.
Do not regulate other services of broadband providers, such as operation of a social media website.
Do not address issues such as government surveillance, encryption or law enforcement.
Here are two client advisories one from Nov and one after the CRA
https://www.commlawmonitor.com/2016...nt-advisory-the-fccs-broadband-privacy-order/
https://www.kelleydrye.com/News-Eve...ess-Repeals-FCC-2016-Privacy-Order-via-Congre